Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)

Job Description

Role: The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is primarily responsible for delivering services to members as outlined in the member's Patient Centered Plan (PCP). The CPSS, by definition, is a person in recovery who will utilize his or her personal recovery experience to cultivate hope and optimism for persons in recovery. This position reports to the Peer Support QP.

Examples of work responsibilities: The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is primarily responsible for delivering services to members as outlined in the member's Patient Centered Plan (PCP). The CPSS, by definition, is a person in recovery who will utilize his or her personal recovery experience to cultivate hope and optimism for persons in recovery. This position reports to the Peer Support QP. 

 Provide interventions to members on case load including: 

Assisting members in developing a network of contacts for information, and developing collaborative, helping

Relationships with others 

 Assist the individual in developing natural supports 

 Identifying goals that are important to him or her 

 Developing his or her specific plans for achieving goals 

 Developing his or her crisis plan and how to use it

• Assisting the individual in the development of self-advocacy skills to improve and increase independence.

• Assisting the individual in taking a proactive role in his or her own behavioral and physical health care.

 • Assisting the individual in carrying out his or her own personal strategies for coping with having a mental illness or substance abuse issue and moving forward in his or her life.

 • Promote personal growth and development with mental health issues. 

Minimum Qualification: 

• Hold a valid NC Peer Support Specialist Certification

• Have at least one year of demonstrated recovery time 

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with mental health or substance abuse needs

• Be at least 18 years of age 

• Be able to read write, understand and follow directions

• Have basic computer skills for documentation purposes

• No substantial findings of abuse or neglect listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

 Be well established in his or her own recovery 

 Knowledge and experience working with individuals identified with mental health and 

 substance abuse needs 

 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 Work well within a team and on an individual basis 

 Willingness to support members in community activities 

Ability to work with QP or LP to develop and follow an individual supervision plan

Work Hours:

Varies depending on caseload

Full and part time positions available 

Reports To: QP Supervisor or Licensed Professional Additional Work Information:

 Wages: $18.00-$22.00 varies depending on work experience