Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Horizons - 7537-2-#

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

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support within the Horizons program. You will promote health, recovery, resiliency, and overall wellness through lived experience and supportive guidance.

The role requires at least one year of lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained personal recovery, Virginia certification or eligibility, and travel between Horizons sites with Franklin County as the

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained personal recovery.
• Eligible for Virginia Peer Recovery Certification or already certified.
• Willingness to travel between Horizons program sites; primary location at Franklin County Horizons program.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support to promote health, recovery, resiliency and wellness.
• Travel between Horizons sites as required and maintain safe driving record.

Skills

Lived experience with SUD

Education

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (VA) or eligible

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. Avalid 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.