Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Horizons

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support within the Horizons program. The role emphasizes recovery, resiliency, and wellness, drawing on lived experience with substance use disorder.

Applicants must have Virginia PRSS certification or be eligible, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to undergo background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained personal recovery.
• Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Virginia or eligible to obtain certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Willingness to consent to background checks and drug screening.

Responsabilités

• Provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support to promote health, recovery, resiliency and wellness.
• Travel between Horizons program sites; primary work location is Franklin County Horizons program.
• Assist individuals in accessing services, resources, and community supports.

Connaissances

Lived experience with SUD

Peer support

Formation

Virginia PRSS certification

Description du poste

Job Description

Job Description

A full-time position is available for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist within the Horizons programs. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support services designed to promote individuals' health improvement, recovery, resiliency, and overall wellness.

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of one year of lived experience with substance use disorder challenges and sustained personal recovery, as documented in the application.

This position requires travel between all Horizons program sites, with the primary work location based at the Franklin County Horizons program. A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required. Applicants must be certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Virginia or be eligible to obtain certification. Salary is commensurate with education & experience as it relates to the position.

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