Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the following county: New Hanover. The PSS promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care; conducts rapid screening for communicable disease, completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and documents services provided; and assists clients in a variety of ways � sharing of personal recovery stories, resource acquisition, etc. The PSS works directly with the Opioid Treatment Programming staff and CHC Treatment providers to ensure continuity of care and engages in a team approach in the provision of services with treatment providers, and support services. JOB TITLE: Peer Support Specialist PROGRAM: Outpatient Treatment Program LOCATION: Wilmington, NC New Hanover County REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Equivalent or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts. Lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least 18 months of recovery. Must have completed or be willing to complete the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth Retirement savings plan/401K Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS: If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org. We look forward to reviewing your application! EEO STATEMENT Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.