Community Support Team: Peer Support Specialist

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

RHA Health Services - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Wilmington, NC

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Peer Support Specialist role at RHA Health Services involves providing individualized support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The position focuses on promoting self-determination, decision-making, and recovery through strength-based interventions. The specialist serves as a role model, offering empowerment skills and facilitating community engagement to help individuals regain control over their recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
• Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
• Assisting individuals in finding resources and encouraging follow-through with proposed resolutions
• Leading peer support groups with individuals served
• Supporting individuals in daily decision-making and resolution of minor problems
• Facilitating social opportunities in the community
• Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA
• 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Pre-employment screening including criminal background check and drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community support or peer support roles
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use recovery processes

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Health Insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs including physical, emotional, and financial support
• Chronic Disease management programs for qualifying employees
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities