Peer Support Specialist – Women’s Campus
Full-Time | Raleigh, NC
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to participants in our long-term treatment program. This position emphasizes collaboration with the Family Systems Department to assist with family reunification and strengthen family relationships. Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist will support participants engaged in the MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) program. Drawing on lived experience, they will foster hope, promote recovery, and provide guidance through both individual and group support.
Job Family: Recovery Support Services
Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Band: Hourly
Reports To: Director of Recovery Support Services
COMPETENCIES
- Ethical conduct/practice
- Peer Support Ethics – Maintain the highest level of professionalism and adhere to ethical standards, including confidentiality and boundaries.
- Recovery Orientation – Promote self-determination and recovery through a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
- Advocacy – Support participants in advocating for themselves within family, medical, and legal systems.
- Mentorship and Role Modeling – Provide hope and encouragement through shared lived experiences and success in recovery.
- Cultural Competency – Demonstrate respect and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Effectively communicate and collaborate with the Family Systems Department, MOUD program staff, and other departments.
- Professional Growth – Engage in regular supervision, continuing education, and self-care practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide peer support services to participants, with a focus on family reunification and parenting support.
- Assist in navigating family systems, including coordination with CPS, foster care, and legal systems.
- Collaborate with the MOUD program to support participants in their treatment plans.
- Facilitate peer-led support groups workshops, and family-oriented activities.
- Support participants during family visits and monitor child welfare as needed.
- Utilize lived experience to provide encouragement and guidance through recovery challenges.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program assessments and outcome reports.
- Serve as an advocate, assisting participants in accessing community resources.
- Provide education on recovery principles, parenting skills, and family dynamics.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and provide input on participant progress.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire).
- Minimum of two years of sustained recovery and demonstrated knowledge of recovery principles.
- Familiarity with MOUD and 12-Step recovery programs.
- Lived experience in family reunification or navigating family systems is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not any have supervisory responsibilities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must effectively communicate with participants, staff, and external partners. Ability to document services accurately and contribute to team discussions.
TRAVEL
This position is responsible for services at our Women’s Campus, but applicant must be able to travel back and forth between both campuses.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please visit healing-transitions.org. If, upon review, you are passionate about Healing Transitions’ mission and nonprofit work, please continue with the application process below. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Step 1: Complete each of the fields in the application form below.
Step 2: Upload your resume (cover letter and references are welcomed but optional)
Step 3: Submit your preliminary application by clicking on the button below the application form
Step 4: If you are selected to move on to the next phase of our hiring process, our Human Resources Department will email you regarding next steps.