PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PRSS)

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C is hiring a Full Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist for WAVES in Mercer County. The role centers on supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and helping them build meaningful connections within home and community settings.

The position leverages the staff's lived recovery experience to guide and empower others, aligning with person-centered care plans and community-based services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience of recovery from substance use disorders.
• Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience with consumers with substance use challenges.
• At least two years of sobriety are required.
• State or nationally recognized peer certification or training as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DoHS).

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
• Mentor and empower others to engage in and sustain their recovery journey.
• Engage with home and community environments to foster meaningful connections.

Skills

Lived experience in recovery

Peer counseling

Communication skills

Empathy

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma

DoHS peer certification or training

Job description

Peer Recovery Support Specialist for WAVES ( Women Achieving Values, Esteem, and Sobriety)

Full Time

Mercer County

Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) provide support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Rooted in the person-centered care plan, these services extend beyond the clinical setting and focus on fostering meaningful connections within home and community environments. PRSS staff use their own lived experience in recovery to guide, mentor, and empower others to engage in and sustain their personal recovery journey.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience of recovery from substance use disorders.
• Preferred qualifications include at least one (1) year of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges.
• At least two (2) years of sobriety are required.
• State or nationally recognized peer certification or training as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DoHS).