Certified Peer Support Specialist- Drug Treatment Court

Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for FPS!
FPS of NC has collaborated with Pathways and is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team [KA1] as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS), under the supervision of the Regional WIC Coordinator or Adult Basic Services Coordinator, will work with and support clients in Adult Drug Treatment Court, Veterans Treatment Court and DWI/Sobriety Treatment Court in an effort to increase community-based support and positive outcomes for Treatment Court participants.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to others who are now using those services.
• If applicable, be currently engaged in a recovery program to include at a minimum participation in at least two 12-Step Meetings per week, active engagement with a 12-Step Sponsor, continuous sobriety/abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use for a minimum of 12 months to the present time.
• Have personal experience and knowledge of recovery.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
• Be able to establish trusting relationships with peers.
• Be able to work independently and as a member of a team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Certified NC Peer Support Specialist
• Within the last three years, had at least 12 months of part or full time paid or volunteer work experience; or
• One-year post-secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours

FPS is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401 K Match 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
• Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

FPS or any its subsidiaries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.