Remote Jobs
Peer Support Specialist (Central NC)
What's your preference?
Job Description
- Req#: 3149
Employer Industry: Mental Health Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible home-based position with community travel required
- Engaging role that directly impacts the lives of individuals with serious mental illness
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Required training provided for essential skills upon hire
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Conduct in-reach visits to educate members about community-based mental health services and supported housing options
- Maintain a caseload ensuring timely visits for individuals at risk of exceeding 90 days without contact
- Document all in-reach activities and track outcomes, including refusals to engage
- Facilitate meetings with members and guardians to discuss interest in integrated supported housing
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth transitions for members seeking housing support
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Must reside in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1-2 years of experience working with the mental health or substance use population
- NC Certified Peer Support Specialist certification required
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Special Assistance benefits, and community supports necessary
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in recovery and person-centered thinking
- Familiarity with engagement methods such as Motivational Interviewing and Assertive Engagement
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations
#MentalHealthServices #PeerSupport #CareerOpportunity #CommunityEngagement #NorthCarolinaJobs
"We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately. We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer."About the company
The best remote jobs for you
Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.