Raleigh Respite Peer Support Specialist – 3rd Shift

Raleigh Respite Peer Support Specialist – 3rd Shift

Job Categories: Peer Support Specialist

Job Types: Full Time

Job Location s: Raleigh, NC

Full-time role. Pay is $18 – $21/hr based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, sick time, PTO, 401K, EAP, life insurance (optional), and short-term/long-term disability.

About The Position

The Respite Peer Support Specialist will provide trauma-sensitive peer-to-peer support within the context of the peer Respite. Supports offered will include advocacy, providing information and opportunities to connect to local resources, support around housing and benefits, one on one mutual support and group support, as well as managing the peer support warm line if needed.

Location: Raleigh, NC

What You’ll Do

• Share personal experience, encourage mental health wellness and recovery, and validate different pathways of recovery.
• Assist in connection with mental health services, community resources, and other services as needed.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, theories, principles, and practices.
• Provide telephone support to peers in the community through the 24-hour peer warm line.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Cleaning duties as assigned.
• Manage downtime with guests focusing on wellness and recovery activities.
• Work cooperatively with the Respite team and maintain clear, honest, and respectful communication with team members.
• Offer peer-to-peer support to guests during all phases of their stay (pre-arrival, arrival, a time during guests’ stay, departure/discharge plan, after-care planning).
• Work as a part of a team to create a bed-and-breakfast-like and healing physical environment.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people with MH/SA challenges and commitment to the philosophy of peer support.
• Ability to recognize the difference between a mental health crisis, where unconditional support is effective, and a mental health emergency requiring 911 or mobile crisis services.
• Ability to self-reflect, receive feedback, guidance, training, and mentoring to grow in skills and knowledge.
• Documentation, tracking, and reporting as required.
• All other duties as assigned by CEO, Executive team, Leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges, meeting eligibility requirements for NC PSS certification.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people and commitment to the philosophy of peer support.
• Ability to receive guidance, training, and mentoring to grow skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates leadership by modeling PRN’s mission, values, philosophy, and guidance to team members.
• Demonstrates taking personal responsibility, being dependable, reliable, working as a team player, and utilizing personal determination skills.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, ethical demeanor and approachability.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Committed to personal recovery and wellness with lived experiences in crisis-based support.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with active and reflective listening, validating others’ experiences, remaining non-judgmental, and effective conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of various computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PRN is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

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Ready to help us change lives? If you’re passionate about creating positive change, building inclusive communities, and supporting individuals on their journey to recovery, we want you on our team. Apply now and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

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