Peer Recovery Support Specialist - PACE -704422

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance

HSA / FSA options

Paid holidays + floating holiday

Licensure incentives

VRS VA Retirement with employer match

Paid life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Community engagement opportunities

Training / certification opportunities

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a Pace to Recovery Peer Navigator to deliver recovery support services for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges, including substance use disorders and mental health issues. The role covers PCS offices, local emergency departments, and potentially home visits, emphasizing respectful, collaborative communication with clients and partners.

Peer Recovery Specialists provide non-clinical peer-to-peer activities to empower health,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year sustained personal recovery experience from a mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Familiarity with principles of recovery.
• Certified PRS preferred; registration in progress required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery support services at PCS offices, local emergency department, and possibly home visits.
• Offer non-clinical peer-to-peer activities to empower individuals toward health, recovery, resiliency and wellness.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals, groups, agency staff, and community partners.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Effective communication

Community collaboration

Education

Certified PRS 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.