Peer Recovery Specialist - Crisis Services; Nights

RPMGlobal; Abingdon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for Crisis Services in Abingdon, VA. This full-time position involves providing emotional support and crisis intervention based on personal lived experience. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the community and be part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

4% Employer Contribution with up to 3% Additional Employee Match

Training and Professional Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off Program

Observed Holidays

Work Schedule Flexibility

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Lived experience with SUD or SMI required.
• Certification can be completed after hire.
• Must explain how lived experience qualifies for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-the-moment representation of consumer perspective.
• Assist in de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Work alongside clinical crisis staff.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional Support

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification

Job description

Peer Recovery Specialist - Crisis Services; Nights Location Abingdon, VA Job Code 03202510328 # of openings 0

Peer Recovery Specialist – Crisis Services

This position offers an opportunity to be part of a new programming and services in a unique and meaningful work environment. Work directly alongside clinical crisis staff in facility and community settings to provide in-the-moment representation of the consumer perspective to assist in de-escalation and crisis intervention by providing empathy, emotional support, encouragement, and education that can only come from personal lived experience. This position will be part of HCS’ larger Peer Recovery Team across all crisis and HCS services.

Position Specifics:
Location: Abingdon, VA
Status:Full-time, Non-Exempt, Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00pm-6:00am
Compensation: $16.00 with a $1 shift differential for nights – Commensurate with education/experience
Education: High School Diploma/GED and Peer Recovery Specialist Certification required; can be completed after hire.
Experience: Lived experience with SUD or lived experience with SMI or similar diagnosis or lived experience with an immediate family member with SMI or similar diagnosis. To be considered, you must provide an explanation of how your lived experience qualifies you for this role.

Benefits:
•Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
•4% Employer Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match
•Offering trainings and professional growth
•Paid Time Off Program
•Observed holidays
•Work schedule flexibility
•Employee Referral Program
•Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits

Interested in becoming part of the HCS family—where you can truly make a difference? Then apply today and come grow with us!

Apply at www.highlandscsb.org and submit a formal resume with the application.

A Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Department: Crisis Services/ID: 03202510328