TASC Peer Support Specialist (Community)
TASC Peer Support Specialist (Community)
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JOB TITLE: TASC Peer Support Specialist (Community)
LOCATION: CRAVEN COUNTY (New Bern NC)
HOURS: 40 hours/week FullTime MF NonExempt
Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a dedicated and qualified Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to support justiceinvolved individuals by providing peer support services within the TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) program. The ideal candidate will collaborate with community partners justice systems TASC and service providers to help individuals access treatment and recovery services. We have this specific opportunity located in:
Craven Jones and Pamlico Counties
Our regional offices in Cumberland and Craven Counties NC support this position. The primary office for this position is located in Craven County.
The PSS promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians attendance at psychiatric appointments involvement with wellness services and recovery support and connection with primary care; fulfills all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and documents services provided; and assists clients in various ways such as transportation and sharing personal recovery stories among others. The PSS collaborates directly with Craven Jones and Pamlico County Care Managers to ensure continuity of care and employs a team approach in delivering services with TASC probation treatment providers and support services.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma/Equivalent or higher combined with knowledge of wellness and recoverybased concepts. Lived experiences with mental health substance use disorders and/or justiceinvolvement and at least three years of recovery. Must have completed the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong communication organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and remote collaboration tools (i.e. Teams Zoom etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including legal systems healthcare providers and social services.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
- Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
- Retirement savings plan/401K
- Paid time off programs rollover hours 14 paid holidays
- Employee engagement activities resource groups and diversity events
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .
We look forward to reviewing your application!
EEO STATEMENT
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression national origin age disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
