Peer Recovery Specialist

Into Action Recovery and Wellness Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Into Action Recovery and Wellness Center in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Full-Time Peer Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical, peer-based support to individuals in outpatient substance use treatment, drawing on lived experience to foster empowerment and engagement in recovery.

You will work mainly onsite with supervision from the Clinical Director and leadership, assist with administrative tasks, coordinate transportation, facilitate recovery groups, document services per DMAS/VDBHDS

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and peer relationships.
• Ability to set boundaries and maintain peer relationship dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical, peer-based support to clients in outpatient SUD treatment.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks, cleaning, and maintaining a professional workspace.
• Participate in mandatory training and educational opportunities.
• Model recovery principles and share personal experience to inspire hope and resilience.
• Support clients in navigating housing, employment, and social resources.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups and educational workshops.
• Maintain documentation of peer services per DMAS requirements.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support individualized treatment goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and supervision.

Skills

Recovery principles

Trauma-informed care

Boundary setting

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DBHDS Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) certification

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist (Full-Time)

Immediate Supervisors: Clinical Director, President, Vice President

Position Summary:

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) at Into Action Recovery and Wellness Center VA provides peer-based support services to individuals receiving outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. Working within the framework of ASAM Level, 2.1, and 2.5 services, the PRS offers unique insight based on lived experience and fosters empowerment, hope, and engagement in the recovery process. This role is essential to the person-centered approach and aligns with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (VDBHDS) requirements for certified peer support services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide non-clinical, peer-based support to clients receiving SUD treatment services.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed
• Support the Clinical Director and team by assisting with daily nonclinical duties such as administrative tasks, cleaning, and maintaining a professional workspace.
• Participate in mandatory training and educational opportunities
• Model recovery principles and share personal experience to inspire hope and resilience.
• Support clients in navigating community resources, housing, employment, and social support.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups and educational workshops.
• Maintain documentation of peer services in accordance with DMAS requirements.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support individualized treatment goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and supervision.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
• Ability to set boundaries and maintain a peer relationship dynamics
• Basic computer literacy: email, word docs, printing and scanning
• Good communication and advocacy skills.

Minimum Experience and Professional Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) through DBHDS.
• At least one (1) year in active recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges.

Work Conditions:

Full-time, primarily onsite with occasional community-based engagement.

Participation in ongoing supervision and continuing education is required.