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Employment Peer Mentor Greensboro

Employment Peer Mentor

Full Time • Greensboro

Sanctuary House is hiring for these positions in Greensboro, North Carolina. All applicants must possess a positive, strengths-based perspective in working with adult populations. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.

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Benefits:
  • Simple IRA matching
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Simple IRA Retirement Plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Sanctuary House is looking for an employment peer mentor to join our dynamic employment team working with adults with serious mental illness.

REQUIRED: NC Peer Support Specialist Certification - No exceptions

Employment Peer Mentors (EPMs) offer hope and motivation by drawing from their lived experience and their own employment experiences to encourage other individuals to seek and maintain employment, wellness, and community integration. Employment Peer Mentors do not hold their own caseloads, but they can support any and all individuals enrolled in the program and provide the critical elements of supported employment as needed. The responsibilities of the Employment Peer Mentor may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives, and identifying barriers;
  • Attending treatment team meetings with the individual to promote the individual's use of self-directed advocacy tools; assisting the individual in goal planning and participating with the individual and the ESP in the development of PCP or Employment Plan; assisting the individual in learning how to ask for appropriate services in community;
  • Engaging individuals in other programs and services to encourage employment;
  • Modeling self-advocacy skills for addressing disclosure issues or requesting job accommodations;
  • Teaching wellness management strategies and helping individuals develop their own self-management plan and tools to use in the workplace and in their personal lives; using strategies such as Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)/Wellness Management and Recovery (WMR), Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and others;
  • Building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure;
  • Assisting in overcoming barriers to employment and addressing workplace challenges;
  • Assisting in obtaining the proper documentation necessary for employment
Compensation: $13.00 - $16.50 per hour




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Why Work With Us?

At Sanctuary House we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why we offer a benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and future, as well as your ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Generous Paid Time Off – Because your well-being matters.
Holiday Pay – Program specific holiday paid time off or time and a half compensation for working holidays.
Medical Insurance – We cover 80% of the cost of your Medical plan.
Dental & Vision Insurance – Affordable coverage for you and your family.
Life Insurance – Fully paid for by the agency for peace of mind.
Simple IRA Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with retirement support.

Tools to Do Your Best Work:
Company Laptop & Cell Phone – Provided for many program-specific roles.
Company Vehicles for Community Work – Or receive mileage reimbursement when using your own.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference:
Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture – You’ll work alongside compassionate, dedicated people who care deeply about the mission and each other.
Mission-Driven Work – Make a real impact in the lives of adults living with serious mental illness.
Growth & Learning Opportunities – Whether it’s training, mentorship, or learning from colleagues, you’ll have opportunities to grow professionally.
Work-Life Balance – We understand the importance of flexibility and time to recharge.
Long-Term Career Stability – Many of our team members stay for years (and some for decades) because this is more than a job. It’s a calling.
Employee Voice Matters – Your ideas, feedback, and contributions are valued and heard.
Respectful and Inclusive Environment – We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe and respected.