Peer Recovery & Community Support Specialist

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a full-time Community Services Associate III/Peer Recovery Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). The role provides direct supportive services to individuals with serious mental illness in housing settings, promoting recovery and self-advocacy to help clients remain psychiatrically stable.

The incumbent must be CPRS certified or obtain certification within the first year, maintain CPR/First Aid skills, and hold a Virginia

Qualifications

• CPRS certification required or will be earned within first year.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Must have life experience with mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supportive services to individuals with serious mental illness.
• Promote recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, and development of natural supports.
• Maintain community living skills and support ACT consumers to stay psychiatrically stable.

Skills

CPRS certification

Peer recovery support

CPR/First Aid

Virginia driver's license

Job description

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a full-time Community Services Associate III/Peer Recovery Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). The role provides direct supportive services to individuals with serious mental illness in housing settings, promoting recovery and self-advocacy to help clients remain psychiatrically stable.

The incumbent must be CPRS certified or obtain certification within the first year, maintain CPR/First Aid skills, and hold a Virginia