November 20, 2024

SouthLight Healthcare

Raleigh

FULL TIME

Peer Tenancy Services Peer Support Specialist

Peer Tenancy Services Certified Peer Support Specialist - Full Time

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!
As our Peer Tenancy PSS, you will provide individualized, community-based interactions with assigned caseload for the purpose of promoting the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills. Peer Tenancy focuses on assisting our clients in developing independent living skills for housing, employment, and full community inclusion.
This position serves the Wake and Johnston county communities. We provide mileage reimbursement!
We offer a Peer Support Scholarship Program in which we can assist you in obtaining certification upon hire!

Pay
Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
Flexible, based on you and your client's needs.
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.
Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month 30 days after hire date. Options for a standard plan and an HSA plan with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. 10 paid holidays and PTO hours which accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and additional pay for working holidays. South Light provides mileage reimbursement.

Job Responsibilities of a Peer Tenancy Services Peer Support Specialist

Promotes independent living skills through modeling, feedback, support to individuals around housing needs
Assist clients with self-determination and decision-making
Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness
Teach and promote self-advocacy and wellness management
Provide linkage to community resources
Maintain and submit required documentation (treatment plans, WRAP, service notes, service authorization requests)

Qualifications of a Peer Tenancy Services Peer Support Specialist

Current Peer Support Certification (we can help you obtain upon hire!)
Valid driver's license with good driving record
HS diploma or GED
Min of 1 year working with the adult Mental Health/Substance Use population, preferably in a community setting
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records
Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change in work flow based on client need and service structure

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.