Peer Support Specialist - Community Support Team

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Salary: $22-23 piece rate

We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide the following services:

• Provide assistance and support to mental health consumers in crisis situations;
• Service coordination activities with or on behalf of a client;
• Psycho-educational and support activities for clients and their families and/or natural supports as appropriate;
• Rehabilitative and independent living skills; and symptom monitoring and management skills.
• Informing the client about benefits, community resources, and services;
• Assisting the client in accessing benefits and services;
• Arranging for the client to receive benefits and services; and monitoring the provision of services.

This is an off-site job and its purpose is to provide these services in the community to enhance the consumer’s ability to function and achieve their goals.

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 any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 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 hrteam@ncgcare.com. 

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. 

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.