Request for Proposal 016-24 - OCVTC Peer Support Specialist SAMHSA
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 340-RFP 016-24
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from evp.nc.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Orange County Veterans Treatment Court (OCVTC) is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist through Request for Proposal (RFP) 016-24, funded by a SAMHSA federal grant. The procurement is for a full-time position requiring a veteran who will work a minimum of 40 hours per week (2,080 hours annually) providing individualized support services to veterans in treatment court. Key qualifications include certification as a North Carolina Peer Support Specialist, with certification training potentially covered by the grant if not already obtained. The specialist will be responsible for drawing upon personal life experiences to support clients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues, while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting individual self-determination. Proposal submissions are due January 7, 2025, with preliminary questions accepted until December 23, 2024. The contract period is anticipated to run from approximately May 1, 2024, through September 29, 2028, aligning with the federal grant timeline. Evaluation criteria will include proposal completeness, candidate qualifications and experience, proposed fees, references, and acceptance of contract terms.
This opportunity appears specifically targeted to veterans with direct experience in mental health and recovery services. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and be willing to integrate into a treatment team environment. The position requires comfort with self-disclosure of personal experiences related to mental health and substance abuse treatment while maintaining professional boundaries. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the strict veteran requirement effectively limits the candidate pool. The contract will be entirely funded through a federal grant for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance. Proposers must submit both hard copy and electronic PDF versions of their proposals, including an hourly rate and total cost calculation based on the minimum required hours. Though specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the full-time nature of the position and multi-year grant funding suggest a comprehensive compensation package for the selected peer support specialist.
Opportunity text
The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a full-time position, with a minimum of 40 hours per week or 2080 hours per calendar year. Must be a Veteran. Must be Certified by the North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Program (Certification Training can covered by the grant, if needed). They should be able to draw upon personal life experiences in his/her work with clients and feel comfortable with the self-disclosure of some aspects of those experiences with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and/ or treatment and recovery, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making. The Certified Peer Support Specialist also provides essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP 016-24 Peers Support Specialist - SAMHSA.pdf |
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