PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Crossroads Community Services Board; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossroads Community Services Board in Farmville, Virginia is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join a part-time team.

The role involves facilitating peer recovery groups, educating on community resources and recovery supports, and providing individual peer support services.

Requirements include a valid Virginia driver's license and a high school diploma; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $22.17 per hour for 10-20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Requires valid VA driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer recovery groups.
• Provide education on community resources and recovery supports.
• Provide individual peer support services.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Group facilitation

Education on resources

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1075

Salary Range: $15.00 To $22.17 Hourly

Part-time position only 10-20 hours a week

Farmville, Virginia

Requirements:

• Valid VA. driver's license and acceptable driving record are required
• High School Diploma

Brief Description :

The incumbent has lived experience with addiction or mental illness and provides peer support to individuals receiving services at the agency. The incumbent serves as an advocate, role model, and support for recovery from addiction and serious mental illness. Responsibilities of the position include facilitating peer recovery groups, providing education on community resources and recovery supports , andproviding individual peer support services.

Knowledge of:

• The nature of mental illness and addiction.
• Mental health and addiction recovery.
• Individual rights and responsibilities.
• Local community resources, as well as agency resources and state resources.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication principles and techniques.
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) security and privacy regulations as they relate to the protection of confidential medical information and personal health information as required by law, professional ethics and accreditation requirements.