PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Full Time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS), under the supervision of the Peer Support Services
Manager, will provide valuable insight and coaching to recovery clients by sharing some of

his/her own recovery process. He/she is expected to help consumers avoid episodes of crisis

care; achieve/maintain recovery from substance use issues; meet basic sustenance needs; and

provide education, motivation and guidance on how to improve their overall quality of life. 

Essential Functions:

1. Represent Lutheran Services in the Carolinas in a professional manner.

2. Maintain active membership in a consumer advocacy or self-help group.

3. Attend agency staff meetings, Case Conferences and Individual and Group Supervision

as required.

4. Create and maintain a caseload of clients with substance use disorder. Monitor progress,

identify, and respond to client’s needs.

5. Conduct weekly pop-up events in their d...