COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. - JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Treatment Peer Support Specialist

SUPERVISED BY: Assistant COC Coordinator

LOCATION: Shallotte, NC

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the following county: Brunswick

The PSS promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care; conducts rapid screening for communicable disease, completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and documents services provided; and assists clients in a variety of ways – sharing of personal recovery stories, resource acquisition, etc. The PSS works directly with the Brunswick County Care Managers and CHC Treatment providers to ensure continuity of care and engages in a team approach in the provision of services with treatment providers, and support services.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Diploma/Equivalent or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts. Lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least one year of recovery. Must have completed or be willing to complete the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, medical/dental insurance, life insurance, LTD disability insurance, retirement savings plan/401K, paid time off programs.

Please mail, fax, or email your resume and cover letter to: (no phone calls please)

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

ATTN: COC

615 Shipyard Blvd.

Wilmington, NC. 28412

Fax: 910-790-0189

Email: jobs@coastalhorizons.org

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; Complying with The Immigration Reform and Control Act.