Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Julian F Keith Alcohol , Drug Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Peer Support Specialist (S)

Position Number

60036354

Grade

NC04

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary role of the Peer Support Specialist at JFK ADATC is the facilitation of psychoeducational groups/classes/lectures to patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Topics include dual diagnosis (MH and SUD), relapse prevention, 12 step book study, and stages of change etc. These groups take place up to three times a day including evening and weekend days. The position is responsible for documentation of group attendance and participation in the electronic health record system. This position has the autonomy to create recovery based curriculum, develop new group topics, and facilitate educational lectures that coincide with the JFK patient activity schedule.

The Peer Support Specialist maintains professional boundaries and effective working relationships with clinical staff including substance abuse counselors, social workers, recreational therapists, nurses, psychiatric staff, medical staff etc. To this end, the position provides advocacy and support services from a non-clinical perspective in an inpatient setting and works with patients during the episode of care offering mentorship, emotional support, and encouragement throughout the recovery journey.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $38,341 to $50,448

• Ability to create and maintain records, notes, and reports of client/patient progress and behaviors.
• Ability to support adults in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Ability to effectively communicate with community/outreach service providers, persons with substance use and/or mental health disorders, treatment team members, and clinical staff in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with clinical professionals involved in treating substance use and/or mental health disorders.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

This position will work 8a - 430p

About the Facility:

JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

Compensation & Benefits:  

The State of North Carolina offers the BEST comprehensive benefits around!  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit our website for additional information on North Carolina State Employee Benefits  and the available plans to choose from with minimal waiting periods!

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Application Process:
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM prior to the closing date.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference:

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

 ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Communication:

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Department at Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center at (828)257-6200.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Qandeel Murshin Chandler

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form