Certified Peer Support Specialist – Albemarle Service Area

Job overview

The Certified Peer Support Specialist – Albemarle Service Area role is based onsite at the Concord office in Concord, NC. Compensation is not specified. The Peer Support department serves the Albemarle service area, and Epiphany Family Services describes its work as supporting recovery for people facing mental health and substance use challenges. The specialist uses lived experience to provide individualized recovery guidance, encourage self-determination, connect people with community resources, support skill development and crisis response, and coordinate with healthcare professionals. Accurate documentation and team collaboration help maintain continuity of support.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized peer-based recovery guidance and coaching using lived experience
• help individuals identify strengths and goals, advocate for themselves, and make informed choices
• connect clients with housing, employment, education, healthcare, and social support resources
• provide guidance during crises and promote continuity of care
• support self-help, coping, social, financial, and healthcare-management skills
• model recovery values
• maintain records
• and participate in team meetings and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified peer support specialist

peer support

albemarle service area

concord nc

recovery support

mental health

substance use

lived experience

resource navigation

crisis support

self-advocacy

community integration

documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist certification and lived experience managing recovery are required; WRAP or equivalent training is described as beneficial.

About the employer

Epiphany Family Services, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.