Transitions to Community Living (TCL) Peer Support Professional

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We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Services TCL to provide Peer Support Services to individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use disorders with Permanent Supportive Housing and participating in the Transition to Community Living program. The intent of the service is to increase an individuals ability to live successfully in the community by maintaining tenancy. Peer Support Services with a Tenancy focus is appropriate for individuals who are currently in stable housing but have continuing needs around maintaining tenancy community inclusion building supports and enhancing quality of life.

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Position Description

Carolina Outreach an ncgCARE partner is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices school-based and outpatient therapy psychiatric evaluations and treatment Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location:Durham NC

We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Services TCL to provide the following services:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Peer Support Services to individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use disorders with Permanent Supportive Housing and participating in the Transition to Community Living program. The intent of the service is to increase an individuals ability to live successfully in the community by maintaining tenancy. Peer Support Services with a Tenancy focus is appropriate for individuals who are currently in stable housing but have continuing needs around maintaining tenancy community inclusion building supports and enhancing quality of life. This service is intended as a step-down from more intensive supports (e.g. Community Support Team Transition Management Service) and to provide a light touch for individuals who have already achieved stable housing (90 days post-lease signing) but require ongoing support for tenancy.

Description of Responsibilities Requirements and Duties:

• Collaborates with the clients therapists to determine the individuals status and response to treatment; symptom assessment and management;
• Provide individual supportive counseling using the WRAP model;
• Assists and supports activities-of-daily-living social interpersonal relationship and leisure-time-activity services;
• Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making.
• Collaborates with therapists and medical providers to promote a culture in which each individuals point of view and preferences are recognized understood respected and integrated into treatment rehabilitation and community self-help activities.
• Works a non-traditional schedule and make themselves available as needed to meet with clients as frequently as needed and at times convenient to them be available after-hours and go to clients homes quickly after hours as needed in crises. Also available to clients 24/7 in the event of a crisis

Qualifications

• Education: Highschool Diploma/GED and NC Certification program for Peer Support Specialists.

Why Join Carolina Outreach

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits including Accident Critical Illness and Short-Term Disability
• Retirement and PTO:
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development:
  • Opportunities to advance your career while working in a collaborative supportive environment

Ready to Make a Difference

• Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community. Become part of Carolina Outreachs mission to provide exceptional care and empower clients to achieve their goals.

  Apply Today to be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives!

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  ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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