Objectives of the Peer Center
- To provide sincere, non-judgmental welcome to all comers in a safe, trauma-sensitive social setting
- To provide authentic peer to peer support that affirms a person and builds a hopeful foundation for next steps
- To provide discovery/recovery and wellness education and peer led group support
- To link people to other resources they may need regarding alternative healing supports, conventional treatment, housing resources, mental or primary health resources or treatment.
- To offer support with finding meaningful employment if a person desires this
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate personal value of recovery potential for all people with mental health or substance use challenges
- Respect efforts of all who are support seekers according to their own aims.
- Co-facilitate Learning Community sessions and be willing to self-educate in order to do so
- Participate in Forsyth County coalitions and partnerships meaningfully to result in more seamless resource or treatment access for our peer participants
- Be willing to transport individuals to support and advocate as they access other agencies
- Assist those re-entering community life after incarceration, liaising with judicial system contacts as is helpful to benefit individuals according to their preferences
- Contribute activity reporting according to our data collection practices
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors
Qualifications for this position:
- Personal history a disrupting mental health challenge and subsequent wellbeing (may also have history of substance use recovery)
- Working understanding of trauma-sensitive support, theory, principles, and practices
- Ability to manage time and complete tasks accordingly with limited direct supervision
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including active and reflective listening while not judging a person’s character
- Self-motivation and initiative to work independently as well as within a team
- Excellent team player, enjoying being part of a responsive, creative team
- Capable with software applications including word processing and data forms
- Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialist or the commitment to obtain certification within 4 months
- Valid NC driver’s license
- College level study experience preferred, equipping for researching resources and professional communication
- Basic knowledge of local community support services/resources, including treatment providers and recovery housing programs
- Must live in or very near Forsyth County to gain familiarity with local resources
- Personal experience with incarceration and transition into community life a plus but not required