Evening Peer Recovery Specialist $3K Hiring Bonus

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support adults with substance use disorders in the Intensive Outpatient Program. The ideal candidate has completed the 72-hour PRS training in Virginia and is or can be certified as a PRS, with lived experience and experience in peer groups and health-record documentation.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, development of Recovery Plans, and ongoing client advocacy.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 72-hour PRS training class in Virginia.
• Experience as a peer with lived recovery experience.
• Experience in facilitating or co-facilitating peer groups and documenting in health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to adults with substance use disorders.
• Share lived recovery experiences to offer resources, support, advocacy and coaching.
• Conduct screenings and recovery-oriented service planning.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to provide client perspective.
• Develop Recovery Plans with goals, strengths and steps toward recovery.
• Assist clients with problem solving and accessing services.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Group facilitation

Documentation in health records

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

72-hour PRS training (VA DBHDS)

Certified/registered PRS with VB Board

Job description

City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support adults with substance use disorders in the Intensive Outpatient Program. The ideal candidate has completed the 72-hour PRS training in Virginia and is or can be certified as a PRS, with lived experience and experience in peer groups and health-record documentation.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, development of Recovery Plans, and ongoing client advocacy.