Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Peer Support Professional

Job Details

Greenville NC

Full Time

$21.15 Hourly

Description

Bring Your Passion.

Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Peer Support Specialist who provides support advocacy and mentorship to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system.

Build Your Purpose.

As a Forensic ACT Peer Support Specialist you would use your lived experience with behavioral health challenges and justice system involvement to build trust and guide individuals through recovery and reintegration into the community. This role emphasizes justice system navigation reentry support and coordination with legal and behavioral health services to reduce recidivism and promote long-term stability.

Position Highlights :

Provide peer support mentorship and advocacy to individuals with behavioral health needs and criminal justice involvement.

Assist clients in navigating the legal system including compliance with court probation or parole requirements.

Support reentry and recovery efforts by helping clients access housing employment and behavioral health services.

Collaborate with law enforcement probation officers and community partners to promote diversion and treatment alternatives to incarceration.

Participate in FACT team meetings and document client interactions in accordance with program protocols and confidentiality standards.

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Location : Greenville NC

Compensation : $21.15

Qualifications

• Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Peer Support Specialist and at least two years of sustained recovery from mental health or substance use challenges

Lived experience with criminal justice involvement (incarceration probation or other legal system engagement) and demonstrated stability in the community.

Grow with Us.

Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work / life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

Join a team dedicated to providing responsive effective and compassionate care to our communities. Together we can make a differencestarting with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer : ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA please contact us at

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and / or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

EEO is the Law

EEO Supplement

E-Verify

Family Medical Leave

Pay Transparency

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 21 - 21