Peer Recovery Specialist

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) to support individuals through recovery services in Virginia.

The role requires CPRS certification and completion of the DBHDS training prior to hire, with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Preferred candidates will have completed Youth Support Partner (YSP) training or be willing to undertake employer-sponsored training after hire, with lived substance-use experience and familiarity with youth-serving systems to

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Must possess CPRS certification in Virginia and complete DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training prior to hire; must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City driving standards.

Skills

CPRS certification

Youth support experience

Education

Associate degree (Psychology or Sociology)

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.


• Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.


• Special Certifications and Licenses: Must possess a current Certified Peer Recovery Specialist ( CPRS ) certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have completed the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) Peer Recovery Specialist Training prior to hire. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City driving standards .


• Special Requirement(s): Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

The Peer Recovery Specialist ( PRS ) is to be certified and have completed the Youth Support Partner ( YSP ) training or be willing to complete the employer-sponsored YSP training after hire (currently anticipated in Spring 2027).

The Youth Support Partner ( YSP ) should have lived substance use experience beginning in childhood/adolescence and, within the past ten years, have experience with a youth-serving system such as behavioral health services, foster care, juvenile justice, or substance use challenges, empowering them to assist others facing similar challenges.