Peer - Recovery Support Specialist, PACE -7044-2-2

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance: employer contrib.

14 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Licensure incentives for LPC/LCSW/CSAC

Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance

HSA / FSA options

Wellness program

VRS retirement match

Paid life insurance 2x salary

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services seeks a Peer Navigator to provide recovery support to individuals and families dealing with behavioral health crises. You will engage in non-clinical peer activities to empower health, recovery, resiliency and wellness, while communicating respectfully with clients and partners.

Familiarity with recovery principles is required; PRS certification is preferred. One year of personal recovery experience is mandatory, and you must obtain Board of Professions registration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year sustained personal recovery experience from a mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Familiarity with recovery principles required.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals, groups, staff and community partners.
• Certified PRS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery support services for individuals and families experiencing crisis.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Effective communication

Non-clinical peer support

Education

PRS Certification preferred

Job description

PACE to Recovery Peer Navigator to provide recovery support services for individuals and families experiencing a behavioral health crisis (Substance Use Disorder and/or Mental Health), needed for coverage at PCS offices, local emergency dept., and possibly some home visits. Peer Recovery Specialists also provide non-clinical peer-to-peer activities to empower individuals to improve health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. Must have ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals, small groups, agency staff, and community partners. Familiarity with principles of recovery required, Certified PRS preferred. It is required to obtain and maintain Registration by the Board of Professions within in one year of hire.

To be considered for this position, you must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year sustained personal recovery experience from a mental health and/or substance use disorder.

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
• Acquire additional training / certification related to the position 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, 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.