Peer Recovery Specialist: Community Support & ACT Team

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,072 - 27,579; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Charlottesville is seeking a Community Services Associate III/Peer Recovery Specialist to provide essential support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses. The ideal candidate will utilize their peer recovery experience to engage and motivate clients towards recovery and community living. Key responsibilities include promoting wellness and self-advocacy while assisting consumers in maintaining psychiatric stability. This is a full-time role requiring CPR certification and a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Certification as a peer recovery specialist required within one year.
• Life experience with services for mental illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supportive services to individuals with serious mental illnesses.
• Promote recovery, wellness, and self-advocacy.
• Engage and motivate consumers using peer support experience.

Skills

Peer support experience

CPR/First Aid certification

Knowledge of mental health services

Job description

A community mental health organization in Charlottesville is seeking a Community Services Associate III/Peer Recovery Specialist to provide essential support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses. The ideal candidate will utilize their peer recovery experience to engage and motivate clients towards recovery and community living. Key responsibilities include promoting wellness and self-advocacy while assisting consumers in maintaining psychiatric stability. This is a full-time role requiring CPR certification and a valid Virginia Driver’s License.