Peer Support Specialist

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate! 

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week

Funding period: Through 8/31/2027

CHA is hiring a highly motivated, creative and flexible peer support specialist to work within various settings including clinics, community, detention center and harm reduction wellness clinic. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide case management
• Follow peer support code of ethics 
• Conduct intakes and enrollment activities
• Develop care plans for clients 
• Assist team with daily data tracking and monthly reports 
• Document appropriately in electronic health record 
• Assist with client needs and goals 
• Accompany clients to meetings and participate in meetings of community groups to advocate for client needs 

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or currently working toward certification as a Peer Support Specialist  by the governing agency required. Must be over the age of 18 and living in recovery from mental health/substance use disorder or lived incarceration experience. Prior case management experience preferred.

License: Valid NC driver's license. Certified Peer Support Certification, CPR certification desired. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to provide a non-judgmental environment while treating others with compassion, respect, and kindness
• Possess ability to maintain integrity reflected through being trustworthy, genuine, and self-aware
• Must be able to establish safe, honest relationships that honor clear and healthy professional boundaries 
• Must have computer skills, good communication skills, and be proficient in motivational interviewing as well as active listening 
• Ability to be flexible, work independently, work as part of a team, and possess good decision-making skills 
• Must be comfortable discussing social, substance-related, and other harm reduction issues and experiences in a professional and non-judgmental manner 
• General knowledge of harm reduction principles and syringe exchange laws 

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.