Peer Support Specialist
A Caring AlternativeNorth Carolina, United States
Posted December 1, 2025
16 - 16
Full Time
About the Company
A Caring Alternative is a long-standing mental health and developmental disability agency serving adults, adolescents, and children across western North Carolina. Since 2006, the organization delivers a full spectrum of services—including therapy, case management, psychiatric support, and substance-abuse treatment—tailored to each client’s unique needs. Its hallmark is a compassionate, highly trained team that prioritizes accessibility, flexibility, and responsiveness, fostering independence while keeping families safe in their own homes and communities. By combining evidence-based care with a commitment to personalized support, A Caring Alternative has earned a reputation as the most trusted provider in its region.
Job Description
Peer Support Specialist role involves providing coaching, mentoring, and consultation to individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring conditions, promoting recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- NC Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance coverage, and reliable transportation
- Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word, and other basic programs
Benefits
- Competitive payrate
- Work-related mileage paid tax-free
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) & Roth retirement plans
- Company matching 401(k) & Roth
- 11 paid holidays
- Direct deposit
- Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year
- Major medical, dental & vision insurance
- 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days
- Company paid Life Insurance policy
- Short term & long-term insurance available
- Employee Assistance Program