Peer Recovery Advocate — Lived Experience Specialist

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services in Virginia seeks a full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to empower individuals through non-clinical peer-to-peer support, promoting health, recovery, resiliency and wellness within Franklin County Family Recovery Court.

Candidates must have one year lived experience with substance use disorder, be certified or eligible for Virginia certification, hold a valid driver's license, and consent to background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• One year lived experience of substance use disorder and personal recovery.
• Certified or eligible for Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist certification.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Consent to background checks and drug screening.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical peer-to-peer activities to empower health, recovery, resiliency and wellness.
• Engage individuals in recovery and connect to community resources.
• Support Franklin County Family Recovery Court initiatives in a peer role.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Virginia)

Job description

Piedmont Community Services in Virginia seeks a full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to empower individuals through non-clinical peer-to-peer support, promoting health, recovery, resiliency and wellness within Franklin County Family Recovery Court.

Candidates must have one year lived experience with substance use disorder, be certified or eligible for Virginia certification, hold a valid driver's license, and consent to background checks and drug screening.