Remote Peer Support Specialist – Implementation Science

Department:Department:85037 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Implementation ScienceStatus:Part timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:20Schedule Details/Additional Information:20 hours/week, hybrid, not benefits eligiblePay Range$20.80 - $31.20Job SummaryThis position will support the Supporting Health and Empowerment through Contingency Management and Affect Regulation for Equity and Success (SHE CARES) research study, supported by the National Institutes of Health the the National Institute on Drug Abuse. SHE CARES is a community-designated intervention created for women who inject drugs, focused on reducing HIB risk and supporting emotional and physical well-being using Contingency Management and Positive Affect approaches.We're looking for someone who brings compassion, lives experience, and a genuine desire to walk alongside women navigating substance use, recovery, and HIV prevention. As a Peer Support Specialist with SHE CARES, you'll support female participants through a 12‐week, virtual/remote program designed to promote well‐being, connection, and empowerment. You do not need to have clinical training. This role does not provide clinical therapy or medical advice but delivers structured peer-based intervention content under supervision. What matters most is your ability to meet people where they are, offer non‐judgmental support, and use your own experiences to help others feel understood and motivated.This is a temporary, up to 20 hours/week; flexible scheduling position. Up to one year, with possibility of extension. Location: Winston-Salem or Charlotte, NCCompensation$25/hourMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED equivalentActive certification as a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist at the time of hirePersonal lived experience with substance use, recovery, and related social/structural challenges, as well as well-established in own recovery (at least 18 months)Ability to engage sensitively with women who use drugs, women with trauma histories, and those facing challenges like stigma, justice system involvement, or unstable housingAbility to work independently and as part of a remote teamAbility to use a smartphone and communicate via text, phone, and app-based toolsDependability, compassion, and good communication skillsWillingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekendsWillingness to complete additional training on study procedures, intervention content, formal mindfulness course and/or counseling techniquesPreferred QualificationsExperience providing peer support, harm reduction services, or recovery coachingFamiliarity with HIV prevention or PrEP (oral or injectable)Experience supporting women who inject drugs or people participating in virtual/mobile health programsKnowledge of North Carolina community resourcesAdditional RequirementsFlexible and able to work some hours on weekendsAccess to reliable internet and a private space to conduct confidential virtual sessionsHave reliable transportationAbility to pass a background checkAbility to pass a required health screening for hireEssential FunctionsSupport ParticipantsProvide peer-based support using shared lived experience to build trust, reduce stigma, and enhance participant engagement with SHE CARES intervention activitiesDeliver a 5-session positive affect intervention one-on-one to study participantsConduct virtual or phone-based check-ins to support participant adherence to brief weekly activities, positive affect prompts, and contingency management schedulesAssist participants in navigating the study smartphone mobile app and understanding scheduled tasksAssist participants in navigating the intervention workbook and virtual platformsMonitor participant engagement and communicate concerns or potential barriers to study staffPromote empowerment, self-efficacy, harm reduction, and emotional well-being using strength-based approachesAttend weekly supervision sessions to review previous sessions, receive support, and address concernsStay ConnectedDocument participant contacts, emergent needs, and concerns using standardized study forms and platformsMaintain timely and accurate records according to study protocols and confidentiality requirementsParticipate in team meetings, supervision, debriefing, and training sessions as neededKeep simple, clear notes about interactions using the study's secure toolsParticipate in team meetings, supervision, and trainingWork together with study staff to make sure participants feel supported and safeResearch ResponsibilitiesAdhere to research protocols and intervention manuals as trainedComplete required human subjects protection (CITI) and HIPAA training upon hireMaintain strict confidentiality of participant informationAssist with scheduling participants for study visits or assessments when neededCommunicate adverse events or safety concerns to study leadership immediatelySupport Safety and Well-BeingFollow established steps if a participant seems distressed or expresses a need for urgent helpOffer warm referrals to community resources (health care, recovery support, safety resources, etc.) when requested or helpfulProtect confidentiality and uphold strong boundariesOur CommitmenttoYou:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits And MorePaid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate HealthAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.Utilizes their lived experience with the healing process of recovery from psychiatric, traumatic, and/or substance use challenges to offer assistance and support to promote another peer's own personal recovery. Has been trained to assist others in initiating and maintaining long-term recovery and enhancing the quality of life for the individuals they work alongside. Is assigned to a behavioral health unit and works in collaboration with the treatment team.#J-18808-Ljbffr