Peer Recovery Specialist - Crisis Services

Highlands Community Services (HCS); Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vis

Retirement contribution (4% with up to

Training and professional growth

Paid time off

Holidays observed

Flexible work schedule

Employee referral program

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Highlands Community Services (HCS) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist – Crisis Services in Abingdon, VA. This role focuses on representing the consumer perspective during crisis, offering empathy and education to de-escalate situations alongside clinical staff.

You will join a dedicated Peer Recovery Team across crisis and HCS services, with a ceremonial schedule of Thursday through Saturday evenings and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with SUD or SMI or a family member with SMI.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or willingness to obtain after hire.
• Ability to de-escalate and provide emotional support to individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-the-moment crisis intervention and support in facility and community settings.
• Collaborate with clinical crisis staff as part of the Peer Recovery Team.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis de-escalation

Peer support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification

Job description

Peer Recovery Specialist – Crisis Services

This position offers an opportunity to be part of a new programming and services in a unique and meaningful work environment. Work directly alongside clinical crisis staff in facility and community settings to provide in-the-moment representation of the consumer perspective to assist in de-escalation and crisis intervention by providing empathy, emotional support, encouragement, and education that can only come from personal lived experience. This position will be part of HCS’ larger Peer Recovery Team across all crisis and HCS services.

Position Specifics

• Location: Abingdon, VA
• Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Thursday - Saturday, 8:30 am – 9:45 pm
• Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50 – Commensurate with education/experience
• Education: High School Diploma/GED and Peer Recovery Specialist Certification required; can be completed after hire.
• Experience: Lived experience with SUD or lived experience with SMI or similar diagnosis or lived experience with an immediate family member with SMI or similar diagnosis.
  

To be considered, you must include/attach an explanation of how your lived experience qualifies you for this role. Applications that do not contain this information will not be considered.

Benefits

• Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 4% Employer Retirement Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match
• Offering Trainings and Professional Growth
• Paid Time Off Program
• Observed Holidays
• Work Schedule Flexibility
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits

Interested in becoming part of the HCS family—where you can truly make a difference? Then apply today and come grow with us!

A Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Department: Crisis Services/ID: 08062610254