Transitions to Community Living (TCL) Peer Support Professional (2266)

Bring Your Passion

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.

Build Your Purpose

Compensation starting at: $22.00 - 24.50 Orientation Pay: $17.00

This position is compensated using a piece rate model where pay is based on the Relative Value Units (RVUs) assigned to each billable service. Each clinical service (e.g. individual therapy group therapy assessments) is assigned a specific RVU value and your total compensation is determined by the number and type of services you deliver.

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:Charlotte 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:

• Highschool Diploma/GED and NC Certification program for Peer Support Specialists.
• Must have a valid and active drivers license in NC.

Grow with Us.

Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence innovation and discovery. As an organization we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us examine our current operations and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem) with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors therapists and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Educational Assistance (your position date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)

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

Equal opportunity employer: ncgCARE and each of its affiliated partners are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristic.

We believe its important to create an inclusive workplace for everyone so please reach out if you need an accommodation in the application or interview process as our goal is to create an environment where you are able to fully participate. You can contact us at

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.