Certified Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Wesley Behavioral Health Services is seeking a passionate and dependable Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our community-based team. In this role, you’ll use your lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support individuals on their own recovery journeys. This position is community-based, meaning services are provided in client homes or agreed-upon locations in the community. Compensation is based on billable services submitted through proper documentation, so attention to detail is key. What You’ll Do Must be willing to travel to Mount Airy/ Elkin/ Yadkinville/ King Provide peer-to-peer support grounded in hope, empowerment, and mutual respect Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and encourage others Help clients build life skills, connect with community resources, and work toward personal goals Document all services accurately and submit them in a timely manner Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care Attend supervision, team meetings, and ongoing trainings What We’re Looking For Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery Reliable transportation and willingness to travel in the community Strong communication and time management skills Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols Ability to lift up to 75 pounds Ability to stand, walk, crawl for extended periods of time Must thrive in a fast-paced environment Must have experience navigating different computer systems and software What We Offer Flexible schedule Paid based on documented, billable services Supportive and mission-driven work environment Opportunities for growth and continued education If you're ready to use your lived experience to make a difference and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina
- Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel in the community
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, crawl for extended periods of time
- Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Must have experience navigating different computer systems and software
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-to-peer support grounded in hope, empowerment, and mutual respect
- Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and encourage others
- Help clients build life skills, connect with community resources, and work toward personal goals
- Document all services accurately and submit them in a timely manner
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care
- Attend supervision, team meetings, and ongoing trainings
- Must be willing to travel to Mount Airy/ Elkin/ Yadkinville/ King
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid based on documented, billable services
- Supportive and mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for growth and continued education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
