Position Available In Scotland, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: RHA Health Services is hiring a Paraprofessional/Behavioral Health Specialist for Richmond, Moore, Lee, Montgomery, and Randolph Counties in NC. Starting at $15/hr, responsibilities include providing support and guidance to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Requirements include a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Benefits include early access to earned money, employee perks, paid time off, health insurance, and wellbeing programs.
Job Description
Paraprofessional / Behavioral Health Specialist / Richmond / Moore / Lee / Montgomery / Randolph Counties Paraprofessional / Behavioral Health Specialist / Richmond / Moore / Lee / Montgomery / Randolph Counties locations
Laurinburg, NC
Raeford, NC
Polkton, NC
Aberdeen, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id
R49400
We are hiring for:
Paraprofessional / Behavioral Health Specialist / Richmond / Moore / Lee / Montgomery / Randolph Counties
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! RHA is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to support Richmond, Moore, Lee, Montgomery, and Randolph counties in NC. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will use your own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide hope, guidance to individuals on their recovery journey. You will spend the bulk of your time in the field directly working with adult clients.
Covers the following counties: Richmond, Moore, Lee, Montgomery, and Randolph
Pay:
Starting at $15/hr.
RHA offers Mileage Reimbursement and a phone stipend
Schedule:
Flexible, Mon – Fri 8-5pm
Job Responsibilities Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
Assisting individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
Leading peer support groups with individuals served
Supporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
Facilitating social opportunities in the community
Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope
Position Requirements:
Preferred:
Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC
2 years experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
Payactiv:
early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs:
Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training:
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
•contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
