Peer Support Specialist - Community Based Behavioral Health

Unclassified - Supply, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Supply, NC

About the position

The Peer Support Specialist is a full-time role within the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team at Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., focused on delivering mental and behavioral health services to clients in the community. This position emphasizes supporting individuals experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues, helping them develop skills and confidence for independent living. The role is community-based, requiring travel within the Supply, NC area, and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants in the development of skills, confidence, and relationships as they resume independent living.
• Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery.
• Provide direct peer counseling based on personal lived experiences.
• Help participants understand and employ recovery strategies.
• Assist consumers in determining the objectives needed to reach their recovery goals.
• Assist with setting up self-help groups.
• Teach problem-solving skills.
• Teach how to identify and overcome fears.
• Support vocational choices.
• Assist in building social skills.
• Attend treatment team meetings.
• Role model recovery experience.
• Assist with housing.
• Identify self-help strategies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completed a recognized Peer Support Training Program
• Completion Certificate
• Valid Driver's License and proof of current car insurance

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance