Peer Support Specialist Job at Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center, Charlotte, NC

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  • Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist
Department: Clinical Outpatient – Assertive Community Treatment
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Location: Community-based / Field Work
Work Hours: 8am-4:30pm

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. In this role, you'll use your own experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support others on their journey. You’ll provide encouragement, share resources, lead support groups, and help individuals develop skills to thrive in the community. You’ll also serve as a key voice in promoting recovery-oriented values within the team.

What You’ll Do:

  • Use personal recovery experience to support and inspire others

  • Assist individuals in navigating daily life and community resources

  • Lead peer support groups and share coping strategies

  • Support people in making healthy choices and building social connections

  • Collaborate with staff and provide input based on lived experience

  • Help individuals access services like healthcare, social support, and housing

  • Assist with crisis support and participate in on-call rotation

  • Perform light facility support tasks (e.g., serving meals, tracking vital signs)

What You Bring:

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist (required)

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • At least 2 years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Comfort with sharing your recovery story in a supportive and appropriate way

  • Basic computer skills and ability to document work electronically

  • Valid NC or SC Driver’s License

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

  • Compassionate, resilient, and recovery-oriented

  • A strong role model for wellness and healthy relationships

  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

  • Willing to support clients in the community and respond to crisis situations

Competitive Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
-Immediate health benefits with no waiting period.
-Generous time off policies and company-provided disability insurance.
-Competitive salary with a 401(k)-plan featuring a 7% employer contribution after the first year.
-Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, plus a range of additional benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start,

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