Certified Peer Recovery Specialist: Youth Empowerment

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) to support individuals through recovery services in Virginia.

The role requires CPRS certification and completion of the DBHDS training prior to hire, with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Preferred candidates will have completed Youth Support Partner (YSP) training or be willing to undertake employer-sponsored training after hire, with lived substance-use experience and familiarity with youth-serving systems to

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Must possess CPRS certification in Virginia and complete DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training prior to hire; must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City driving standards.

Skills

CPRS certification

Youth support experience

Education

Associate degree (Psychology or Sociology)

Job description

Chesapeake, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) to support individuals through recovery services in Virginia.

The role requires CPRS certification and completion of the DBHDS training prior to hire, with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Preferred candidates will have completed Youth Support Partner (YSP) training or be willing to undertake employer-sponsored training after hire, with lived substance-use experience and familiarity with youth-serving systems to