Peer Recovery Specialist for Justice & Community

Piedmont Community Services; Stuart (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Licensure incentives

Dental

Vision

HSA/FSA

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Retirement match

Life Insurance

Community engagement

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services in Stuart, VA is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals in the criminal justice system, especially Patrick County. You will provide outreach, advocacy, and peer support to access behavioral health treatment and community resources.

This role relies on lived recovery experience to build trust, promote hope, and support recovery journeys. You will work with jail staff and partners to improve the participants’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Lived recovery experience required or strongly preferred.
• Compassionate and motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with behavioral health resources and community services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, advocacy, and peer support to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
• Help participants access behavioral health treatment and recovery supports.
• Collaborate with jail staff and community partners to support program participants.

Skills

Peer support experience

Recovery-oriented approach

Outreach

Advocacy

Criminal justice awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Piedmont Community Services in Stuart, VA is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals in the criminal justice system, especially Patrick County. You will provide outreach, advocacy, and peer support to access behavioral health treatment and community resources.

This role relies on lived recovery experience to build trust, promote hope, and support recovery journeys. You will work with jail staff and partners to improve the participants’ quality of life.