PEARL Program Peer Recovery Specialist #7046-2-2

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a Full-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist for the Pearl Program in Rocky Mount, VA. The role involves delivering non-clinical peer support to pregnant and parenting women, assisting with recovery, and linking to behavioral health services.

A valid driver’s license and lived recovery experience are required; Virginia PRSS certification is preferred. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with substance use and at least 1 year of personal recovery.
• Virginia PRSS certification preferred.
• Doula training preferred or willingness to complete.
• Caregiver experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Background checks and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical peer recovery support to residents.
• Support navigation of health and recovery services for residents.
• Coordinate with Pearl Program staff to assist prenatal and post-partum care access.
• Empower residents to improve health, resiliency, and wellness.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer recovery support

Non-clinical peer-to-peer

Education

Virginia PRSS certification preferred

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: Sunday-Thursday

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