Community Support Team- Paraprofessional (Multiple Locations)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

Were recruiting for multiple locations: Laurinburg, Raeford, Winston-Salem, Rockingham, Lumberton, Gastonia, Monroe, Fair Bluff (NC), and McColl, SC. When you complete your application, please indicate which site youre interested in so we can route your candidacy appropriately. This is a community-based role (not remote).

Why this role matters

• Be the on-the-ground support helping adults with complex mental health/substance-use needs build skills and stability in real-life settings.
• Keep services moving across home, school, work, and communityso people can practice skills where they live and learn.
• Contribute to a 24/7/365 team that can respond, de-escalate, and keep care connected.

What youll do

• Psychoeducation & skills: Provide psychoeducation and structured skill-building/symptom-management as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
• Crisis first responder: Assist with de-escalation and crisis stabilization; follow crisis plans and safety protocols.
• Plan execution: Collaborate with the Team Lead/QP on the development, implementation, and revisions of PCPs.
• Behavioral & SUD supports: Implement behavioral and substance-use interventions under Team Lead direction; support relapse-prevention/disease-management strategies.
• Resource coordination: Facilitate linkage and referrals to formal/informal supports (housing, benefits, transportation, employment, recovery supports).
• Progress monitoring: Track engagement and goals; communicate effectiveness and barriers to the Team Lead; provide follow-up as needed.
• Documentation: Complete accurate, timely notes and incident reports consistent with agency policy and state rules.

Youll thrive here if you

• Enjoy field-based work across homes, workplaces, and community settings.
• Stay calm in fast-moving situations and use clear, compassionate communication.
• Are coachable, organized, and team-orientedcomfortable taking initiative and following through.
• Practice cultural humility, maintain boundaries, and protect confidentiality.

Must-have qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED
    required (candidates without a diploma must have been employed in MH/DD/SA before Nov 1, 2001).
  • 1 year experience working with individuals with mental health or substance-use disorders.
  • Knowledge/skills appropriate to the population and age served.
• Certificates/Licenses:
  • Valid drivers license with personal vehicle insurance.
  • Willing/able to complete required certifications and trainings (see below).
• Other:
  • Basic word-processing/computer skills (or willingness to learn).
  • Reliability and flexibility to meet client/team needs.

Training youll complete (onboarding & annual)

• Within onboarding timelines (typically first 3090 days): General Orientation, HIPAA, Client Rights, Confidentiality, CPR, First Aid, Crisis Response.
• Motivational Interviewing (MI): 13 hours (MINT trainer).
• Person-Centered Thinking (PCT): 12 hours.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) fundamentals: 12 hours.
• Permanent Supportive Housing: 15 hours.
• Trauma-Informed Care: 3 hours.
• Basics of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Functional Assessment: 3 hours.
• Ongoing: At least 10 hours/year in selected modalities.

Schedule and travel

• Services delivered in homes and community settings; travel throughout the local service area.
• Flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings/weekends to meet client needs.

Why R&C Consulting Group

• Mission-first, community-based care with practical, person-centered outcomes.
• Team approach & supervision from the CST Team Lead/QP with weekly touchpoints.
• Growth runway: Hands-on experience, coaching, and training that build your skills in mental health and recovery services.

Equal Opportunity Employer
R&C Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We value diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Contact for information:

Larosha "Alexis" Ingram

HR Director

910-434-9196

hr@rcconsultantgroup.com