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Peer Support Specialist (Multiple Locations)
Peer Support Specialist (Multiple Locations)R&C Consulting Group Inc. • Laurinburg, NC, US
Peer Support Specialist (Multiple Locations)

Peer Support Specialist (Multiple Locations)

R&C Consulting Group Inc. • Laurinburg, NC, US
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Were recruiting for multiple locations : Laurinburg, Lumberton, Gastonia, Fair Bluff, Raeford, Winston-Salem, Rockingham, Monroe (NC), and McColl, SC. When you complete your application, please indicate which site youre interested in so we can route your candidacy appropriately. This is an on-site / community-based role (not remote).

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At R&C Consulting Group, we believe in the power of lived experience to guide others toward healing and hope. As aPeer Support Specialist, youll walk alongside individuals living with mental health and / or substance use disorders, offering support that only someone who has been there can provide. This is more than a jobits a mission to uplift others on their journey to recovery.

Top Perks :

Flexible Work Schedules

Hybrid Work Options

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Up to $100 / Month Mileage Reimbursement (Field-Based)

Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Culture

What Youll Do

  • Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions that promote self-worth, personal safety, boundary setting, and growth
  • Support clients in developing recovery plans, Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs)
  • Enhance clients coping, communication, and self-management skills
  • Assist clients in system navigation, including advocacy, appointments, and benefit access
  • Provide crisis and post-crisis support
  • Assist with skill development in daily living, socialization, and symptom management
  • Educate clients on available community resources and support re-entry following hospitalization
  • Help clients manage appointments with mental health professionals
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in person-centered planning
  • Respond as a first responder for crises on a 24 / 7 / 365 basis
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and Medicaid standards

Who You Are

  • Lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder
  • NC Peer Support Specialist Certification
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients and members of the treatment team
  • Stable recovery and self-identification as a person in recovery
  • Valid NC drivers license
  • Observational skills to interpret demeanor and spot signs of distress or crisis
  • Ability to work flexible hours and in varied settings
  • Compassion, resilience, and the ability to build trust with diverse populations
  • Comfort working independently while staying connected to a supportive team
  • Not a family member of the individual receiving services

    • Why Join R&C Consulting Group

  • Ongoing training and development, including NCI and Peer Support-specific training
  • Clinical supervision from a Qualified Professional (QP)
  • Opportunities to make a real impact across North and South Carolina
  • Flexibility to meet clients where they areliterally and emotionally

    • Work Environment & Schedule

    This role involves travel within the community and requires a flexible schedule based on client needs. Peer Support staff may work individually or with small groups (not exceeding 1 : 9 ratio), under a supervision ratio of 1 : 6 (QP to Peer Support FTEs). Services are billed in 15-minute increments.

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