COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B/PEER SPECIALIST GRANT FUNDED

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board is seeking a Community Services Associate B- Peer Support Specialist at the Blue Ridge Center in Charlottesville, VA. This grant-funded, full-time role focuses on empowering consumers through peer support, offering recovery services to adults with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities include connecting to groups, education, and collaboration with the program team.

Qualifications

• Personal recovery experience is required.
• 1–3 years of related field experience preferred.
• Sustained recovery recommended.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred; must be pursued within 1 year of employment.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with and connect individuals to Blue Ridge Center groups and resources.
• Provide emotional and recovery support to individuals 18+ with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Support and educate BRC members and attendees.
• Work with program staff and adhere to Region Ten and DBHDS policies.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B/PEER SPECIALIST GRANT FUNDED, BLUE RIDGE CENTER- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FT)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Community Services Associate B-Peer Support Specialist

Research is showing that peer support can be some of the most powerful and effective treatment in mental health.

Blue Ridge Center is looking for someone with effective skills in their own Recovery to aid in the empowerment of Region Ten consumers.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a grant funded position and employment is contingent upon continued grant support. The incumbent serves as a CSB-Peer Support Specialist Blue Ridge Center and is responsible for engaging with and connecting individuals to BRC groups and resources as well as providing emotional and recovery support services to individuals over the age of 18, with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders in the Region Ten catchment area. Incumbent will offer support and education to BRC members and individuals in attendance. The incumbent reports to the Program Manager of Blue Ridge Center and performs duties by proceeding in consort with other treatment providers. The CSA B 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).

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

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QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent will need to possess the following KSAs and meet the minimum requirements below.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Personal experience in recovery is required
• Incumbent will have at least 1-3 years of experience in a related field is preferred
• Sustained recovery is recommended

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred.
• Certification is required to be pursued 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

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 (Non-Exempt)

POSITION LOCATION:

100 Burnett St. Charlottesville, VA 22902