Certified Peer Support Specialist - Peer Drop In Center

Certified Peer Support Specialist - Drop In Center - Full Time

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!

Our Peer Support Drop In Center is a welcoming place for clients to come grab a cup of coffee, receive support, and obtain resources to help them succeed.

As our Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will provide individualized, strengths-focused interactions with clients utilizing the Drop In Center at our main clinic off Garner Rd. in Raleigh. The purpose is to promote our clients with the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills and development of independent living skills for housing, employment, and full community inclusion.

Schedule

Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm

Pay

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits. Working here at SouthLight you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community. We offer a Peer Support Scholarship Program, which covers the cost of Peer Support training for those qualified for the role.

After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 100% match up to 4%!

Job Responsibilities of a Certified Peer Support Specialist

• Assist clients with self-determination and decision-making
• Aid in development of functional skills (managing medication routines, budgeting skills, learning how to access health care, independent daily living skills)
• Provide linkage to community resources
• Maintain and submit required documentation (service notes, communication logs, data collection, incident reports and other as needed)
• Recognize and appropriately respond to conditions that constitute an emergency
• Promote inclusion through wellness activities provided during Drop In Center activities

Qualifications of a Certified Peer Support Specialist

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old
• Min of 1 year working with the adult MH/SA population preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Active Certification in NC as Peer Support Specialist
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens training, and CPI

(We can help you with these if you don't already have them all)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of county resources and opportunities
• Great "people skills" and an ability to make lasting community connections
• Ability to monitor large groups of individuals in flexible space to ensure safety and access
• HIPPA and Substance Abuse specific confidentiality and privacy rights

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.