Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Position Available In Alamance, North Carolina

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Ariel Community Care, LLC Burlington, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 – $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Addiction counseling CPI Certification Certified Recovery Specialist Social work Driver’s License Mentoring Computer skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description We are seeking a CPSS (Certified Peer Support Specialist) We are looking for skilled individuals who share our commitment to the people we serve and support. Ariel is dedicated to supporting people as they strive to increase personal growth and independence in their recovery path. Ariel feels that every person is unique and, therefore, every path to self reliance, and recovery is unique. Our approach to providing excellent care puts the needs of the people and communities we serve at the center of every decision. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well-being of consumers in a safe and respectful manner. The Certified Peer Support Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients in the Community.

DUTIES :

Works with clients providing hope, encouragement, support, and self-determination. Provide on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the service plan in order to help the clients to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems. Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed. Engage client in developing healthy relationships through social activities. Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients. Assisting the consumer with the identifying and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that result in functional impairments.

Qualifications and Skills Applicants must:

Demonstrate maturity in their own recovery process, have a valid driver’s license have reliable transportation, and have moderate computer skills. have no less than six months CPSS experience Required license or certification: Must have a Peer Support Specialist certification from the state of

North Carolina Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.00 – $18.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Burlington, NC 27215 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Burlington, NC 27215: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person