Peer Support Specialist

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Location:

Forest City, NC

Position type:
Full time

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC.
• Must have two (2) years of adult behavioral health experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.

• Assist individuals in obtaining safe, decent, and affordable housing that follows their preferences in level of independence and location, consistent with an evidence-based Supportive Housing model.
• Apply for housing subsidies and housing programs.
• Assist the individual in developing amicable relationships with local landlords.
• Assist with the housing application and search process including locating available rental units, identifying landlord partners, completing applications, identifying resources to cover application fees, completing applications for eligible housing programs, and transporting the individual during the housing search process.
• Assist in arranging for and supporting the details of the move such as utility connection, purchase housing items to set up apartment (bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom), and arrange transportation to move items to apartment.
• Assist the individual to improve ability to budget his or her money and pay bills.

• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans.
• 401(k) & Roth company matching.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Direct Deposit.
• Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year, plus 16 hrs sick time.
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance after 60 days.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Short term & long-term insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Program for financial, emotional & legal help.

• We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture.
• Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay. Work related mileage is paid tax free.
• Free Clinical Supervision! If you are provisionally licensed, our company pays for this benefit directly to our clinical supervisor in the amount of $200 per month/$2,600 per year. Clinical supervision is provided by clinicians within our agency who will allow you to acquire new skills and grow in your ability to provide quality services during your employment with our company.
• Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others.
• Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care.
• Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.
• Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by company.

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. Proudly serving the community since 2006. A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency.

We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In‑Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Mental Health Care

We are an equal opportunity employer.