Crisis Recovery Peer Specialist, Emergency Services

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community services board in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Peer Provider for the Emergency Services team. This role involves utilizing personal life experience to provide peer support to individuals in psychiatric crisis. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and a strong commitment to helping others in recovery. Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 12 months is required. Availability for evening work is essential. This is a PRN position, emphasizing teamwork and professionalism in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience in mental health or substance abuse recovery.
• Experience as the family member of a person with lived experience.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred; certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services using personal life experience.
• Collaborate with CITAC staff and community providers for consumer support.
• Work independently while adhering to established policy and ethics.

Skills

Engagement of consumers in recovery process

Communicating professionally

Crisis recognition and management

Problem-solving

Teaching mental health recovery topics

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

A community services board in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Peer Provider for the Emergency Services team. This role involves utilizing personal life experience to provide peer support to individuals in psychiatric crisis. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and a strong commitment to helping others in recovery. Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 12 months is required. Availability for evening work is essential. This is a PRN position, emphasizing teamwork and professionalism in a supportive environment.