Opioid Treatment Program Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Opioid Treatment Program Certified Peer Support Specialist - Part Time

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!

SouthLight offers a Peer Support Scholarship to qualified applicants to cover the cost of the Peer Support Certification course, which we will enroll you in upon hire!

As our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), your primary role is to connect and engage with clients to promote retention in services and progress toward treatment goals.

You will orient 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 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.

Starting pay $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time day hours.

Benefits

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 SouthLight, 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 $300 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.

SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Responsibilities of an Opioid Treatment Program Certified Peer Support Specialist

• Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness
• Assist clients with the intake process; support individuals through navigation and participation
• Promote engagement activities with those who are new to treatment, in the office and in the community if needed
• Assist clients to complete paperwork
• Assist clients with linkage to community referrals
• Promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights and access entitlements
• Encourage development of natural supports where possible
• Maintain and submit documentation (OTP contact sheets, required data collection, screenings) within required timeframes
• Participate in skill-building activities to increase ability to integrate recovery and wellness practices into daily activities group an or individual functions
• Facilitate a peer lead group supporting medication-assisted recovery and other skill building groups as needed

Qualifications of an Opioid Treatment Program Certified Peer Support Specialist

Educational and Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old
• Minimum of 1 year working with the adult MH / SU population preferred

Licensure / Certifications

• Active Certification in NC as Peer Support Specialist
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens training, and NCI
• CADC preferred, not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with 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
• HIPPA and Substance Abuse specific confidentiality and privacy rights

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day.

At the core of SouthLight 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. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight 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, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond.

SouthLight 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 SouthLight withdrawing the offer.

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