COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATE B/PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Community Service Associate B/Peer Recovery Specialist for Crisis Receiving. This full-time role involves providing crisis services and may require working alone on-site, with duties directed by the Director of Crisis Services.

Qualifications include QMHP-T status (or eligibility), Virginia driver’s license, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus roughly two years of experience in community mental health.

Qualifications

• QMHP status as either QMHP-T or eligible for QMHP-T in Virginia is required.
• Virginia driver’s license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with approx. 2 years in community mental health as experience.

Skills

QMHP-T status

2+ years mental health experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATE B/PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST, CRISIS RECEIVING - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FT)

Req #122

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATE B/PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent assists in fulfilling the duties involved with the provision of the continuum of crisis services within the Center. In fulfilling position duties, the incumbent at times may find him/herself the only staff member on site, therefore a high level of professionalism and excellent attendance is necessary. The incumbent reports to the Director of Crisis Services and duties require proceeding alone under standard practices with referral of questionable situations to the supervisor or other staff as identified. Standard practices allow for the independent accomplishment of recurring tasks and use of own initiative for prioritizing the work schedule. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

Please review the full job description for a full list of duties and tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At minimum, must meet Virginia qualifications as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Training (QMHP-T). Complete QMHP status along with minimum 2 years’ experience in community mental health, and Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a human services program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs for at least two years is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• The incumbent in this position must possess QMHP status or qualify for QMHP-T status in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required).
• A valid Virginia Driver’s license as issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles are required.
• A certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

POSITION LOCATION: 500 Old Lynchburg Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

GRADE 9: $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly; evening, overnight, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.