Harm Reduction and Recovery Hub Peer Support Specialist

Overview

Harm Reduction and Recovery Hub Peer Support Specialist

Location:

Charlotte, NC
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $19 – $22/hr based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, sick time, PTO, 401K, EAP, life insurance (optional), and short-term/long-term disability.

About The Position:
The Harm Reduction and Recovery Hub Peer Support Specialist will oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of harm reduction strategies within the Recovery Hub and organization. This role focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for individuals impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and the criminal justice system. The peer support specialist will provide training, facilitate workshops, distribute harm reduction supplies, and offer direct support services to promote safety, well-being, and self-determination.

The Peer Support Specialist position will assist in daily activities at the Cafe, recovery role modeling, resource connection, initial peer contact and welcoming, class facilitation, documentation, and 1-1 peer support within the Recovery Cafe and community.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Type: Full-time

• Program Development and Implementation:
  Design and coordinate harm reduction initiatives, including education, resources, and access to supplies such as naloxone and safer use kits, in alignment with the Recovery Hub principles. Design and coordinate re-entry initiatives including education, linkage to care, resources, and access to basic needs. Collaborate with staff, peers, and community partners to ensure harm reduction practices align with organizational goals and the needs of Recovery Hub program participants.
• Peer Support and Outreach:
  Provide one-on-one support to individuals navigating substance use, mental health, and reentry challenges. Conduct outreach to engage individuals in the Recovery Hub program, particularly those who may benefit from harm reduction services. Coordinate and/or provide Peer Service activities including, but not limited to establishing individualized recovery plans, providing support in the community as well as at recovery education programs, facilitating recovery classes as scheduled, and conducting outreach to potential peers and community.
  
  Actively participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer support for peer supporters, and team/group activities.
• Education and Training:
  Facilitate harm reduction and overdose prevention workshops for staff, program participants, and the broader community. Train peer support workers, community members, or other organizations on harm reduction principles and best practices.
• Community Partnerships:
  Build relationships with local health organizations, treatment facilities, and harm reduction advocacy groups to expand resources available to participants. Represent the organization and the Recovery Hub at community events, coalitions, and advocacy efforts related to harm reduction and reentry services. Actively attend meetings with the Recovery Hub Network or any other tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Data and Reporting:
  Track and report on program outcomes, including participant engagement and access to harm reduction resources. Ensure compliance with funding requirements and assist with grant applications to sustain and expand Harm Reduction and Recovery Hub initiatives. Maintain all data entry in the Agency database for the Recovery Hub daily operations, monitoring, and evaluations.

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist or qualifying credentials to obtain this certification within 3 months of hire.
• Current Recovery Coach certification or qualifying credentials to obtain this certification within 3 months of hire.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people and is committed to the philosophy of peer support.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery, mental health challenges, or reentry.
• Commitment to harm reduction principles and understanding of their application in reentry and recovery settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication,…