Peer Support Specialist

**Voted Raleighs Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleighs Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Peer Support Specialist to join our team in New Bern NC.

This isnt just a job you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the Opioid Treatment Program youll utilize personal lived experience with addiction and recovery to provide mentorship emotional support and advocacy to patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT). They facilitate recovery groups help navigate community resources and aid in developing relapse prevention skills.

Why Join Us

As a part of our mission we help our team members embrace their potential build resilience and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

This position follows a Monday-Friday 5:30am-2pm work schedule.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay for this full-time
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What Were Looking For

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Must be or have been a recipient of SUD services
• Must possess a valid NC drivers license

Ready to Apply

Join a team where workisnt just something you do its a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters.Apply now at or send your resume to .

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner providing exceptional services in disability mental health and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture Diverse Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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