COC Peer Support Specialist

COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: COC 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, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care; 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.