Peer Recovery Specialist - Justice Support - 7024-3-1

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

PCS is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Specialist to join our Justice Support, jail diversion Team. This role is dedicated to providing recovery-oriented support services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, with a focus on those currently in Patrick County. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will offer outreach, advocacy, and peer support to help individuals access behavioral health treatment, recovery supports, and essential community resources. Your lived experience with recovery will be an invaluable asset in building trust and promoting hope for those navigating their own recovery journey. This position is an integral part of the services at PCS and plays a critical role in the continuum of care for individuals with substance use disorders. You will work closely with jail staff and community partners to support program participants in achieving stability and improving their overall quality of life.

Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

• Earn a Salary based on your education and experience as it relates to the position
• PCS' outstanding Benefits Package is included!
• Generous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice, plus paid vacation, and paid sick leave
• Acquire additional related training / certification to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Be compensated for Licensure Incentives for LPC, LCSW, CSAC
• Employer contribution to Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, and HSA / FSA options
• Wellness Program, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Community Engagement opportunities
• VRS VA Retirement with Employer Percentage Match
• Paid Life Insurance 2x your Salary
• Opportunity to serve your community and transform lives!

Piedmont Community Services nested in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, helps people, families, and our community to improve their quality of life, making the most of available resources to offer a full range of behavioral health and developmental services, from prevention and treatment to education and support. Join our team and help provide compassionate care when it matters most!

Piedmont Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.