Peer Support Specialist - Opioid Treatment Mobile Unit

Peer Support Specialist

• Opiod Treatment Mobile Unit Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity! As our Mobile OTP Certified Peer Support Specialist, your primary role is to connect and engage with clients to promote retention in services and progress toward treatment goals. The mobile OTP peer will focus on building relationships at the host sites and the communities that the host site belongs to. The Mobile OTP CPSS orients new and returning clients into services by sharing lived experiences, supporting them through the admission process, and creating a welcoming, person-centered recovery culture. The Mobile OTP CPSS provides an individualized, strength-based approach to support engagement and retention in treatment services for the purpose of promoting the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills. Pay $18.00 per hour. Schedule Full-time. Mon
• Fri, 530am - 130pm.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at South. Light, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community. You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days.

We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $100 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match.

We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. South. Light is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Responsibilities

of a Mobile Unit Peer Support Specialist Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness Assist the set up and break down of the Mobile unit, set up and monitor the community table and provide community resources Promote engagement activities with those who are new to treatment, in the office and in the community if needed Assist clients to complete paperwork including but not limited to face sheets, Social Determinates of Health screening, NC TOPPS Assist clients with the intake process; support individuals through navigation and participation Assist clients with linkage to community referrals Encourage development of natural supports where possible Maintain and submit documentation (OTP contact sheets, required data collection, screenings, etc.)

within required timeframes Guide and encourage clients to take responsibility for and actively participate in their own recovery Participate in skill-building activities to increase ability to integrate recovery and wellness practices into daily activities group or individual functions Qualifications of a Mobile Unit Peer Support Specialist Educational and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old.

Minimum of 1 year working with the adult MH/SU population in a community setting Licensure/Certifications Active Certification in NC as Peer Support Specialist Certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens training, and CPI CADC preferred, but not required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Motivational Interviewing De-escalation skills (CPI) Good oral and written communication skills Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of county resources and opportunities Great “people skills” and an ability to make lasting community connections Ability to learn other technological recording methods i.

e. EMRs/EHRs Ability to work in a team model that changes regularly as needed Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change in workflow based on client need and service structure HIPPA and Substance Abuse specific confidentiality and privacy rights About South. Light Healthcare Tap into your passion at South. Light Healthcare.

Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of South. Light is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

South. Light offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package. Founded in 1970, South. Light Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, South. Light provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond.

South. Light has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained.

Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in South. Light withdrawing the offer.