Full-Time Peer Support Specialist: Recovery Advocate

Theuniversityunion; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance/Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation/Sick Leave

Legal Resources

VA529-Tuition Savings

Critical & Accidental Insurance

Aflac

Job summary

Western Tidewater Community Service Board is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused support across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will model recovery, share experiences, and advocate for consumers while helping them pursue ISP-defined goals.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires a certified or soon-to-be-certified peer recovery specialist, lived mental health experience, and a valid driver’s license. Join a mission-driven team in Smithfield, VA.

Qualifications

• Be a certified Peer Recovery Specialist or gain certification within the first 3 months of hire
• Must have lived behavior health experience
• Hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record
• Experience in using various computer software applications and/or Electronic Health Record

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to consumers with behavioral health issues , substance abuse, and/or intellectual disabilities
• Function as a role model to peers
• Exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, and provide consumer information and peer support for consumers in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Assists and guides consumers toward achievement of specific goals identified by the consumer and specified in the ISP

Skills

Peer Support

Lived Experience

Certified PRS

Driver's License

Education

High school

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Western Tidewater Community Service Board is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused support across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will model recovery, share experiences, and advocate for consumers while helping them pursue ISP-defined goals.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires a certified or soon-to-be-certified peer recovery specialist, lived mental health experience, and a valid driver’s license. Join a mission-driven team in Smithfield, VA.