Community Peer Specialist — Recovery & Outreach

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Community Services Associate- Peer Specialist to provide peer support to adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders across Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, and Greene counties.

The role focuses on engaging clients, linking them to overdose prevention and recovery services, training on harm reduction, and partnering with local businesses and community organizations.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years experience with substance use and mental health disorders preferred; lived recovery experience required.
• DBHDS 72-hr Certified Peer Support Training preferred; certification within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to adults 18+ in the Region Ten counties.
• Engage individuals with overdose prevention and recovery resources.
• Train and distribute overdose prevention supplies; educate partners.
• Build relationships with community partners and coordinate access to services.
• Document activities in an electronic health record per standards.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Training on harm reduction

Independence

EHR documentation

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

DBHDS 72-hr Peer Training

Peer Recovery Specialist certification

Job description

Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Community Services Associate- Peer Specialist to provide peer support to adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders across Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, and Greene counties.

The role focuses on engaging clients, linking them to overdose prevention and recovery services, training on harm reduction, and partnering with local businesses and community organizations.