COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B/PEER SPECIALIST, RECOVERY SUPPORT- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)

Region Ten CSB; 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 B/Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support and coordinate residential placements for individuals with substance use disorders. You will transport clients to treatment and appointments while performing outreach in public housing areas.

The role requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s in human services preferred) and 72-hour Peer Support training; valid VA driver’s license and clean driving

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred.
• 72‑hour DBHDS Peer Support Specialist training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to individuals with substance use disorder.
• Coordinate residential screening assessments and placements.
• Transport clients to residential treatment and appointments as needed.
• Outreach and education in Charlottesville’s Public Housing neighborhoods.

Skills

Peer support

Trauma-informed care

Engagement

Public outreach

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferred)

Tools

Electronic health records

Word processing

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Community Services Associate B/Peer Support Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The position serves as a Peer Support Specialist for the Recovery Support Team and is responsible for providing peer support services to individuals with substance use disorder that need support connecting to residential and outpatient services at Region Ten. The individual is responsible for completing Residential Screening assessments and coordinating residential placements for individuals identified needing this level of support. In addition to individual peer support, this position provides outreach and education to people living in Charlottesville’s Public Housing neighborhoods. This position is responsible for transporting clients as needed to residential treatment and to appointments around the Charlottesville area.

This position reports to the Program Manager of Recovery Support Services and 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, 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, lived experience in recovery is required; Sustained personal recovery is recommended.

Certification/License

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist through the Virginia Board of Counseling is preferred at time of hire, and is 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.

KSAS

Knowledge of: local community-based recovery resources that are available to adults and families; knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health disorders and available treatment options; harm reduction models; recovery-oriented systems of care

Skills in: providing individual peer support, group facilitation, trauma informed care, ability to engage consumers in person-centred, strength-based treatment planning, Word processing and computer operation.

Abilities to: establish rapport with individuals with substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorders and their families; maintain effective working relationships with representatives of numerous professions; perform outreach and public education; accept supervision and seek it out when needed, and work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and professional. Able to drive a company vehicle to transport consumers as needed; ability to maintain documentation in an electronic health record, and familiarity with computers.

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: 800 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903