Certified Peer Support Specialist- McDowell

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.

We are looking a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our growing team. The CPSS is living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and provides support to others who can benefit from their lived experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES- Includes but not limited to the following:

· Provide peer support to clients with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges

· Serve as an advocate for and on behalf of clients’ rights

· Promote socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of skills learned in other support services

· Provide coaching, mentoring, and consultation

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary team

· Promote wellness management strategies

· Teach and roll model-life skills and skills to cope with increased stress and emotional difficulties

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Preferred Two (2) years of direct substance abuse experience, preferably in Harm Reduction setting such as a Methadone or Suboxone Clinic

· Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist

· Current and unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year)
• No weekends, or holiday work required
• Employee Assistance Network

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias LMS
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)
• EAN Leadership Academy

Candidates may apply by submitting a resume in MS Word or PDF format

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.48 - $18.22 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marion, NC 28752: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Center of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and WNCCHS policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to make application for a medical or religious exemption. Can you meet this requirement?

License/Certification:

• NC Peer Support Specialist Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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