Night-Shift Peer Recovery Specialist I – Crisis Stabilization

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Hampton, VA seeks a part-time Peer Recovery Specialist I for the Crisis Stabilization/23hr program. Onsite role provides peer support and recovery services to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to compassionate, recovery-focused care as part of a supportive behavioral health team, with evening/overnight weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be an individual with personal lived experience of a mental health and/or substance use condition, with at least 12 months of successful recovery, including demonstrated progress in managing symptoms and building a meaningful life in recovery.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Must complete the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and recovery-focused services to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment.
• Engage in advocacy, daily living support, monitoring, and assisting individuals with developing wellness and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with the treatment team in individual and group settings, using lived experience to support recovery.
• Assist individuals with recovery tools such as WRAP and other recovery planning resources to promote stability and growth.

Skills

Lived experience

Driver's license

Job description

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Hampton, VA seeks a part-time Peer Recovery Specialist I for the Crisis Stabilization/23hr program. Onsite role provides peer support and recovery services to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to compassionate, recovery-focused care as part of a supportive behavioral health team, with evening/overnight weekend shifts.