Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Horizons - 7037-1-#

Piedmont Community Services; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support promoting health, recovery and Wellness. Travel between Horizons program sites is required, with Martinsville as the primary work location.

Applicants must have at least one year of lived experience with substance use challenges and sustained personal recovery, plus Virginia PRSS certification or eligibility. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained personal recovery.
• Must be certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Virginia or eligible to obtain certification.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Willingness to travel between Horizons program sites; primary work location Martinsville Horizons program.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support to promote health, recovery, resiliency and wellness.
• Support individuals in navigating services and resources and achieve recovery goals.
• Assist with linkage to community resources and ongoing engagement in Recovery services.
• Participate in background checks and drug screening as part of the application process.

Skills

Lived experience with SUD

Peer support

Education

Virginia PRSS certification

PRSS certification eligibility

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 Martinsville 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.

Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

• Earn a Salary based on your education and experience as it relates to the position


• PCS' outstanding Benefits Package is included


• Be compensated for Licensure Incentives for LPC, LCSW, CSAC


• Acquire additional training / certification related to the position to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment


• Generous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice


• 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, nestled 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.

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