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Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Payactiv, Employee perks and discount program, Paid Time Off, Health insurance, 401(k) retirement savings program, Wellbeing programs
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides individualized recovery support services in a Peer Living Room setting to promote self-determination and community integration. They facilitate peer support groups, assist with decision-making, and model effective coping techniques for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and hold a valid North Carolina Peer Support Specialist certification. A valid driver's license, automotive insurance, and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen are required.
Full job description
We are hiring for:
Certified Peer Support Specialist-Peer Living Room
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
This role is ideal for individuals searching for Peer Support Specialist or CPSS job in behavioral health. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and/or facing mental health, and/or substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Certified Peer Support Specialist provides highly individualized services in our Peer Living Room, promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges. CPSS also provides essential expertise and consultation to the team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Also, performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery process. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. CPSS Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.
You’ve walked a mile in their shoes - now solidly in recovery. Now, you’re ready to help someone else achieve the same level of stability!
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm (no weekend or on call hours), May be an occasional event to attend outside normal hours.
Job Responsibilities
Meeting with clients to provide support in accordance with the individual's recovery goals
Facilitate peer support groups, meetings, and workshops
Supporting/assisting individuals in decision making and resolution of minor problems
Connecting individuals with finding resources, advising of the processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance, as needed
Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the individual
Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups
Providing support and problem-solving conversation with individuals on empowerment skills and successful community living
Additional requirements of the Peer Support Specialist include:
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Certified as a NC Peer Support Specialist
Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment
Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role related certification, a plus
Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
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Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Related keywords
Peer Support SpecialistCPSSBehavioral HealthMental HealthSubstance UseRecoveryAdvocacyCrisis ResponseCommunity LivingEmpowermentPeer Living RoomNC Peer Support SpecialistCPRFirst AidNCIBackground Check
We support, celebrate, and help people with disabilities, mental health & substance use needs live their best lives.
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Asheville
LinkedIn followers
10,461
At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do.
Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Over the years, we have expanded to include a broad range of disability services and continue to add other types of services across multiple states to meet our communities’ needs. Today, RHA provides disability services in Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
We have also added high-quality behavioral health services in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to support people with a wide variety of mental health and substance use needs as well as support services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
We focus on helping people live their best lives through setting and reaching personal goals, forming and sustaining meaningful community connections and relationships, achieving positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.
Offices: 17 Church Street, Asheville, 28801, US
Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesBehavioral HealthGroup HomesAddiction Recovery & SupportSubstance UseMental HealthSupported Employmentand Deaf & Hard of Hearing ServicesHealth Care
We support, celebrate, and help people with disabilities, mental health & substance use needs live their best lives.
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Asheville
LinkedIn followers
10,461
At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do.
Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Over the years, we have expanded to include a broad range of disability services and continue to add other types of services across multiple states to meet our communities’ needs. Today, RHA provides disability services in Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
We have also added high-quality behavioral health services in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to support people with a wide variety of mental health and substance use needs as well as support services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
We focus on helping people live their best lives through setting and reaching personal goals, forming and sustaining meaningful community connections and relationships, achieving positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.
Offices: 17 Church Street, Asheville, 28801, US
Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesBehavioral HealthGroup HomesAddiction Recovery & SupportSubstance UseMental HealthSupported Employmentand Deaf & Hard of Hearing ServicesHealth Care