PEARL Program Peer Recovery Specialist #7046-2-_

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services in Rocky Mount, VA is seeking a Full-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist for the Pearl Program. The role focuses on non-clinical peer-to-peer support to empower women in recovery and connect them with prenatal and behavioral health services.

The successful candidate will have lived experience with substance use, at least one year of personal recovery, and ideally Virginia PRSS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with substance use challenges and at least one year of personal recovery.
• Virginia PRSS certification is preferred.
• Doula training is preferred, or the candidate is willing to complete training.
• Driver's license with a safe driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical peer support to pregnant and parenting women in recovery to empower health, resiliency and wellness.
• Assist participants in navigating pre-natal and post-partum care and behavioral health services.
• Coordinate with the Pearl Program team and adhere to program policies, including background checks and drug screening as part of the application process.

Skills

Lived experience with substance use

Personal recovery (1 year)

Education

Virginia Certification as Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Doula training (preferred)

Caregiver experience (preferred)

Job description

PCS is seeking a Full-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist for the Pearl Program in Rocky Mount. This program operates a women's recovery residence and supports pregnant and parenting women as they navigate recovery, ensuring appropriate pre-natal and post-partum care, as well as access to behavioral health services. Peer Recovery Support Specialists provide non-clinical peer-to-peer activities to empower individuals to improve health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. The successful candidate will demonstrate lived experience with substance use challenges and a minimum of one year of personal recovery on the application. Virginia Certification as Peer Recovery Support Specialist preferred. Doula training is preferred, or willing to complete doula training. Caregiver experience preferred. The applicant must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record. Salary is commensurate with education & experience as it relates to the position.

Schedule: Thurs-Tues 11am-8pm

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.