Careers - Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness

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Founded in 2016, Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness (Sunrise) is recognized by SAMHSA & NC Department of Health and Human Services as a regional Recovery Community Organization (RCO) for the central to west region, spanning from Charlotte to Cherokee. Sunrise is led and governed by those in the recovery community and their allies. Our staff of Certified Peer Support Specialists use their lived experience with substance use and mental health challenges to be a force of good in the community and help others discover and maintain their pathway to recovery. Our mission is to empower individuals to meet their full potential through peer support, resource connection and innovative programming.

At Sunrise, we accept and respect people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability, religious belief, treatment choices and various mental, emotional and physical challenges. We celebrate diversity in a safe and positive environment. It is our responsibility to abide by these guidelines to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Sunrise is 100% staffed by Certified Peer Support Specialists. To become a member of Sunrise’s team of Certified Peer Support Specialists, you will either need to already have your Peer Support Certification, or be willing to complete your certification within 90 days.

To become a Certified Peer Support Specialist:

You will need to have been in recovery for at least one year. For the Peer Support Certification course application, you will need to provide two reference letters affirming this period of recovery.
Complete 40 hours of training from a Certified Peer Support Course. Click HERE to find approved trainings in North Carolina.
Complete an additional 20 hours of trainings. Sunrise’s Peer University Program can provide these additional hours. Click HERE to learn more about our Peer University Program.
There is no mandatory order in which to complete your required hours of training to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. You can complete the 40-hour training before or after the 20-hour training.

Respite House "As-Needed"

Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness is hiring an "as-needed" position for their Blair H. Clark Respite House program. This position will fill in for staff "as-needed" to support the Respite House and guests which includes creating a safe supportive space for the Respite participants. The Respite House is an innovative program where guests can stay for free up to seven nights for free in a residential house complete with the amenities of home. To apply, please send your resume to ACarlisle@sunriseinasheville.org with Respite PRN in the subject line. Please include your availablity in your resume.

Strategic Community Opioid Response/MAT Jail Peer Support Specialists

The Strategic Community Opioid Response/MAT Jail Certified Peer Support Specialist works collaboratively with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Detention Center to provide supportive services to individuals returning to the community from Buncombe County Detention Facility.
This individual works with these individuals post-release by supporting their sustained recovery and health needs through provision of system navigation and engagement support.

More details and application instructions

We’re looking for Certified Peer Support Specialist who can work on an “as needed” basis

Are you a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist looking to join a peer run organization with a solid team of peers?

Does your story include significant mental health and/or substance use challenges which you’ve overcome & are now thriving in your own wellness journey?

Sunrise Community is looking to fill a few PRN “as needed” positions to cover shifts for our housing programs in the Asheville area. Nights, weekends, holidays and/or 3rd shift availability is a plus.

To apply

Please send your resume, availability & references to acarlisle@sunriseinasheville.org. Please make sure your current contact information is included in order to arrange for an in-person or virtual job interview.