Peer Recovery Specialist - Contract #4295

Danville Pittsylvania Chamber; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services is seeking a Contract/PRN Peer Recovery Specialist to provide person-centered, wellness-focused support. Hours fluctuate based on program needs and records are kept detailing contacts and activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and personal recovery experience. The role offers an hourly rate of $18.71–$32.36 with opportunities to grow through training and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record.
• Must have been a recipient of mental health or substance use disorder services and should be well along in the recovery process.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and serve as a consumer advocate.
• Engage individuals in treatment and in their wellness recovery plans.
• Document all contacts and activities in client records.
• Coordinate with staff, community agencies and families as needed.

Skills

Peer Support

Recovery Experience

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is a Contract/PRN position that provides services on an as-needed basis. Hours are not guaranteed and will fluctuate based on program needs. This position is not a regular full-time or part-time role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide person centered wellness focused support to engage individuals in treatment and to promote use of the individuals wellness recovery plan; share first hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support individuals in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self advocacy; will function within the consumers treatment team and will receive individual supervision; will have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and Substance Disorders and the ability to assist the individual to address symptoms using their individual wellness plan; provide Peer Support; serve as a consumer advocate; carry out wellness rehabilitation for mental health and substance use disorders and support functions; promote recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions; promote employment, education, health, and community integration; and serve as a role model for personal recovery; provide outreach, monitoring, advocacy, daily living support, crisis intervention, consultation to families, development of functional skills and appropriate behavior, transportation to implement the individual service plan, and similar functions; services may be rendered in the group setting or on an individual basis; may participate in special events, conferences, workshops, and training within the mental health system and community; works closely with staff, hospital, law enforcement agencies and other community agencies and organizations; documents all contacts, activities in the individuals records; other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• M1: High school diploma or GED
• M2: Valid drivers license and safe driving record
• M3: Must be, or have previously been a recipient of mental health or substance use disorder services for a mental illness or substance use disorder and should be well along in the recovery process

Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.

HOURLY RATE RANGE

$18.71 - $32.36

3% Increase for Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

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