Certified Peer Support Specialist/ QP

Job Duties:

Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (NC CPSS) - Covers CATAWBA and surrounding counties - https://pss.unc.edu/

Must have a Bachelors Degree

Must live within 30 miles radius of site office.

Meet with consumers as needed to ensure continued consumer satisfaction.

Assisting clients in community settings and pursuing their recovery.

Assisting individuals in developing natural supports.

Monitoring the clients progress through documentation.

Lending assistance with treatment.

Leading by example when it comes to coping strategies that have been helpful in their own recovery.

Providing direct and indirect interventions and supportive services in the community in effort to minimize risk and decrease the likelihood of and escalating crisis.

Complete routine paper work daily and submit to supervisor within 24 hours of service as mandated.

Organize and lead peer support activities and group.

Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meeting, in services and individual staffing as needed.

Maintain appropriate positive, professional interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, consumers, volunteers and other stakeholders.

Attend and participate in trainings and supervisions as required

Education and Experience

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licensure: Valid Driver’s license

Certification: Must be a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist

Experience: 1 year work experience as a NC PSS REQUIRED.

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $39,520.00 - $43,680.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Hickory, NC 28602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person