Veteran Peer Support Specialist

Veteran Peer Support Specialist - Cumberland County

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity

As our Veteran Peer Support Specialist, you will promote the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills while building trust and developing face-to-face relationships with the Veteran Population in Cumberland and Harnett Counties. Additionally, the Veteran Certified Peer Support Specialist will attend treatment meetings, and link individuals with community. The objective is to encourage and support the individual's engagement in treatment.

Interested but not yet certified? We offer a Peer Support Scholarship Program in which we can assist you in obtaining certification upon hire AND cover the cost We also provide mileage reimbursement

Pay

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Responsibilities of a Veteran Peer Support Specialist

• Aid in development of functional skills (managing medication routines, budgeting skills, learning how to access health care, independent daily living skills, etc.)
• Promote SouthLight at local Veteran identified facilities including but not limited to VA hospitals, DAV facilities, and other community locations.
• Support individuals by engaging in the Cumberland County Recovery Resource Center from 12-3 on Tuesdays weekly
• Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness
• Promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights and access entitlements.
• Support individuals through navigation and participation in formal treatment services
• Encourage development of natural supports where possible
• Maintain and submit required documentation (treatment plans, service notes, required data collection etc.)
• Recognize and appropriately respond to conditions that constitute an emergency
• Provide input into the Person-Centered Plan
• Assist supervisor with timely response to new referrals and tracking contacts with clients
• Serve as a resource for individuals assigned with regards to community programs, services, and facilities
• Accompany Director of Operations to community engagement events

Qualifications of a Peer Support Specialist

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 1 year working with the adult MH/SA population in a community setting

Licensure/Certifications

• Active Certification in NC as Peer Support Specialist (can obtain upon hire)
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens training, and NCI

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of county resources and opportunities
• Great "people skills" and an ability to make lasting community connections
• Ability to learn other technological recording methods i.e. EMRs/EHRs
• Ability to work in a team model that changes regularly as needed
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change in work flow based on client need and service structure
• HIPPA and Substance Abuse specific confidentiality and privacy rights

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.