COMMUNITY OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT PEER SPECIALIST

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Community Outreach Engagement Peer Specialist, Re-Entry to provide recovery support for individuals recently released from incarceration and referred for substance use treatment. The role works with partners across the criminal justice and social services systems to aid community reintegration.

The grant-funded, non-exempt position reports to the Program Manager of Recovery Support Services and emphasizes peer-led recovery,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred.
• 72-hour DBHDS Peer Support Specialist training completed prior to hiring is preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist preferred at time of hire and required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery support services for consumers transitioning from incarceration or progressing through court programs.
• Works with community partners (ACRJ, OAR, local DSS) to support reentry and reintegration.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Peer support experience

1-year experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

REQ: 36000103

POSITION TITLE: Community Outreach Engagement Peer Specialist, Re-Entry

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a FLSA non-exempt grant funded position and contingent upon continued grant support. The incumbent serves as a CSA B Peer Support Specialist as part of the Community Outreach team that provides Peer support services to consumers at the Peterson Building and Blue Ridge Center. The incumbent is responsible for providing recovery support services for consumers that are currently incarcerated and have been referred for SUD treatment, a history of incarceration, affiliated with a specialty court docket (Adult Recovery Court, Family Recovery Court, or Therapeutic Docket), or SUD-specific programs that target priority populations such as Project Link. The incumbent uses his/her own life experience in order to coach and support consumers in their recovery. The incumbent will work collaboratively with community partners at ACRJ, OAR, local DSS offices, and other departments within Region Ten to best support consumers working to transition back into the community from incarceration or progress through their court program. The incumbent reports directly to the Program Manager of Recovery Support Services. The incumbent is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field (preferred)
• 72-hour DBHDS Peer Support Specialist training completed prior to hiring (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• 1-year experience is preferred working (paid or unpaid) in a peer support role.
• Personal experience in recovery is required
• Sustained personal recovery is recommended

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred at time of hire, and required to be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required.
• For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

POSITION LOCATION: Blue Ridge Center- 100 Burnet Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

HOURLY SALARY RANGE

• GRADE 8: (Non-Credentialed) $19.11 -$28.66 per hour
• GRADE 9: (Credentialed) $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

SCHEDULE: Full Time (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position : 000001417

Location : 800 PRESTON AVE PETERSON BLDG