Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Duties:*Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (NC CPSS) - Covers CATAWBA and surrounding counties - 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 ExperienceEducation: High School Diploma/GEDLicensure: Valid Driver’s licenseCertification: *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 assistanceJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $35,360.00 - $41,600.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Mileage reimbursement* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Vision insurancePeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyAbility to Commute:* Hickory, NC 28602 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Hickory, NC 28602: Relocate before starting work (Required)Willingness to travel:* 50% (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12