Peer Support Specialist

Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.

UNC Horizons seeks a Gender-responsive Drug Treatment Court Peer Support Specialist to help women impacted by substance use, trauma, violence, and incarceration meet their frug treatment court and/or recovery goals. The position will work alongside the Program Coordinator to complete screenings, referrals, and intakes to Gender-Responsive Substance Use Disorder Services. This person will work within an interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals related to life skills, housing, education, and employment resources that will promote long-term recovery. The position will work closely with the Program Coordinator to obtain follow-up interviews and satisfaction surveys for Drug Treatment Court clients.

Specifically, provide peer support services to clients engaged in Gender-Responsive Drug Treatment Court Services:

a) Engage in ethical service delivery and practices as required by all auditing bodies (certification and licensure boards, UNC University, UNC Horizons)
b) Foster hope and healing among individuals impacted by SUD, trauma, violence, and incarceration through story-telling and strengths-based skills
c) Serve as a member of Horizons' interdisciplinary team as well as with the existing Drug Treatment Court teams of Orange and Chatham Counties.
d) Assist clients at the time of involvement with Drug Treatment Court in a state vehicle to support with transportation and continuity of care to access MOUD and SUD treatment, and other immediate needs
e) Ensure that individuals are working towards their long-term housing and vocational goals; assisting with developing community relationships with second-chance employers and realtors
f) Attend Horizons' weekly interdisciplinary meetings and individual supervision with Program Coordinator, and other team meetings
g) Document services delivered in adherence to program productivity standards. All contacts for peer support must be documented with a daily service note. The note must indicate purpose of the intervention, the specific intervention providing how effective the intervention was, and how much time was spent providing the intervention.

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board.

* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Must be knowledgeable of the impact of trauma, stigma, substance use, and legal involvement and/or incarceration among pregnant, parenting, and single women
* Must have a valid driver's license

* Has knowledge about substance use during pregnancy, substance use and legal involvement and/or incarceration, and at least one year of peer support experience; or experience with the substance abuse population
* Holds an addiction credential from the NCSAPPB ( CADC, CADC-R)
* Experience working within an interdisciplinary team

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.