Peer Support Specialist, Housing & Community Services

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,325 - 43,435; Part time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring a part-time Community Services Associate - Peer Support Specialist. This role involves providing support to adults with serious mental illness, assisting with personal care, community resource access, and overall support.

Candidates should have experience in mental health and a high school diploma with relevant coursework. Salary ranges from $19.11 to $31.53 per hour based on credentialing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental illness.
• Knowledge of community resources and programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement self-care skills for consumers.
• Assist consumers in accessing community resources.
• Attend and represent the program in professional meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Supportive counseling techniques

Resource coordination

Observation and reporting

Education

High School or GED with relevant coursework

Job description

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring a part-time Community Services Associate - Peer Support Specialist. This role involves providing support to adults with serious mental illness, assisting with personal care, community resource access, and overall support.

Candidates should have experience in mental health and a high school diploma with relevant coursework. Salary ranges from $19.11 to $31.53 per hour based on credentialing.