About the Role: Caramore Community, Inc. is looking for a compassionate and driven Certified Peer Support Specialist to join their team in Carrboro, NC. In this meaningful role, you'll use your own lived experience to inspire and empower individuals on their journey toward recovery and wellness. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
Provide peer support services to individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges
Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with program participants using shared lived experience
Assist individuals in developing and achieving personal wellness and recovery goals
Facilitate peer support groups and educational workshops within the community
Connect participants with community resources, services, and support networks
Document services and maintain accurate records in compliance with program guidelines
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic, person-centered care
Requirements:
Active North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification required
Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a non-judgmental, empathetic approach
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building authentic peer relationships
Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred
High school diploma or GED required; additional education in human services a plus
About Us: Caramore Community, Inc. is a respected nonprofit organization based in Carrboro, NC, dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges through employment, housing, and community integration programs. Participants and families trust Caramore for its warm, inclusive environment and commitment to long-term recovery and independence. Staff love working here because of the deeply mission-driven culture and the opportunity to witness meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those they serve.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Carrboro, NC
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Programsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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