Peer Support Specialist Trainee-Jail Services

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer match on retirement contributions

PTO leave

Pay increase after certification

Job summary

A community support organization in Covington, Virginia, seeks a compassionate support specialist to assist individuals with behavioral health challenges. The role involves providing supportive counseling during crises, maintaining communication with treatment teams, and ensuring a safe atmosphere. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and personal recovery experience. This position offers benefits like retirement contribution matching, paid time off, and a pay increase after certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be a recipient of mental health or substance use services, in recovery.
• Willingness to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive atmosphere for individuals receiving services.
• Assist individuals during the Emergency Custody Order process.
• Maintain communication with the treatment team regarding progress.

Skills

Supportive counseling

Coping techniques

Communication

Recovery strategies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs a variety of paraprofessional duties in support of wellness and recovery by assisting individuals within Alleghany Regional Jail. Assists individuals in mental health crisis by providing supportive counseling, helping them articulate their support needs and developing strategies for recovery, helping them monitor their progress, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience and training. May provide support to recovery court.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Valid drivers\' license and safe driving record required.
• Must be, or have previously been a recipient of mental health services or substance use disorder services for a mental illness or substance use disorder and should be well along in the recovery process.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or willing to obtain within twelve months of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supportive atmosphere for individuals receiving services
• Provides supportive level counseling throughout the Emergency Custody Order (ECO) process and refers problems to appropriate staff members as required
• Records individual served progress and communicates with treatment team regarding progress and concerns
• Provides follow up outreach to individuals served in the form of face to face and/or phone contact

BENEFITS

Employer match on retirement contributions, PTO leave. Pay increase to $16 per hour after obtaining Certification.