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Community Support Team Peer Support - 871233

Family Preservation Services, Inc. of North Carolina

Community Support Team Peer Support - 871233

Asheville, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Community Support Team Peer Support (CSTPS). Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), Paraprofessionals [Para] and Associate Professionals [AP] provide direct services, focused on skill-building activities, to clients in the Community Support Team Services program. CPSS, Paras/APs report to the Community Services Team Lead and work within a treatment team structure directed by a Qualified Professional [QP]. CPSS, Paras/APs are responsible for implementing interventions as prescribed in the client’s Person Centered Plan [PCP] and for tracking client outcomes. CPSS, Paras/APs are responsible for being supportive and contributing team members to the client system, families, schools and community agencies.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL IN NORTH CAROLINA

    Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or a related human services field. All individuals must be credentialed as an AP in the state of North Carolina and meet compliance with state or contractual requirements of 10A NCAC 27.G.0104

    OR

    Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in a field unrelated to human services. Has required number of years of MH/DD/SA experience providing direct service to the population served. All individuals must be credentialed as an AP in the state of North Carolina and meet compliance with state or contractual requirements of 10A NCAC 27.G.0104

    OR

    GED or High School Diploma with a minimum of 1-year experience with population being served. All individuals must be credentialed as an PP in the state of North Carolina and meet compliance with state or contractual requirements of 10A NCAC 27. G.0104

    OR

    The Certified Peer Support Specialist shall be an individual who is or has been a beneficiary of mental health or substance use services and is committed to his or her own personal recovery. Must be Certified as Peer Support Specialist in the state of North Carolina

    Travel is approximately 75% of the time

    Preferred 2 years related experience and/or training, licensure preferred

    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.