Registered Peer Recovery Specialist - CR2

Porthealth; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a compassionate, full-time Registered Peer Support / Recovery Specialist to join their Community Regional Crisis Response team in Northern Virginia. The role involves connecting individuals in crisis with community resources while providing personalized support. Competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier

Qualifications

• Must be willing to provide community-based services for behavioral health crisis.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Must be or have been a recipient of mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals experiencing crisis to needed community resources.
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule.
• Provide individualized services in the community.

Skills

Compassion

Community Resource Connection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered as a Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and substance use disorders? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking compassionate and dedicated full-time Registered Peer Support / Recovery Specialist to join our Community Regional Crisis Response (CR2) team in Northern Virginia.

$2,500 Sign-on and retention bonus!

Schedule Options:

9A-9P Sunday-Tuesday with a half day on Wednesday

Half day Wednesday and 9A-9P Thursday-Saturday

What You’ll Do

The Registered Peer Recovery Specialistfor CR2 is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes the self- determination and shared decision-making abilities of beneficiaries. The Peer Support Specialist assists with connecting individuals experiencing crisis to needed community resources. The Peer Support Specialistparticipates in our rotating on-call schedule. This position includes community travel to the following counties and cities: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. (Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the mentioned areas).

How You’ll Benefit

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive hourly salary of $25.00/hr. Prioritize your work/life balance with 3 ½ day hybrid scheduling! Some occasional evening/overnight availability is needed for the shared on-call rotation. We also offer benefits to benefit-eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)0
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• Participation in Mobile Crisis training
• The sign-on and retention bonus will be paid out in two increments.Plus, additional yearly stipends provided as grant funding permits!!

If you are a kind, compassionate Registered Peer Recovery Specialist looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this position and join our mission of enhancing lives and our community. Apply now via our website: www.eastersealsport.com OR by sending your resume to [e-mail]

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you must be willing to provide community-based services for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis, have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.

We also require the following:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Registered as a Peer Support Specialist in Virginia
• Must be or have been a recipient of mental health services

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and substance use disorders? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking compassionate and dedicated full-time Registered Peer Support / Recovery Specialist to join our Community Regional Crisis Response (CR2) team in Northern Virginia.

$2,500 Sign-on and retention bonus!

Schedule Options:

9A-9P Sunday-Tuesday with a half day on Wednesday

Half day Wednesday and 9A-9P Thursday-Saturday

What You’ll Do

The Registered Peer Recovery Specialistfor CR2 is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes the self- determination and shared decision-making abilities of beneficiaries. The Peer Support Specialist assists with connecting individuals experiencing crisis to needed community resources. The Peer Support Specialistparticipates in our rotating on-call schedule. This position includes community travel to the following counties and cities: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. (Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the mentioned areas).

How You’ll Benefit

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive hourly salary of $25.00/hr. Prioritize your work/life balance with 3 ½ day hybrid scheduling! Some occasional evening/overnight availability is needed for the shared on-call rotation. We also offer benefits to benefit-eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)0
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• Mileage reimbursement
• Participation in Mobile Crisis training
• The sign-on and retention bonus will be paid out in two increments.Plus, additional yearly stipends provided as grant funding permits!!

If you are a kind, compassionate Registered Peer Recovery Specialist looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this position and join our mission of enhancing lives and our community. Apply now via our website: www.eastersealsport.com OR by sending your resume to [e-mail]

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you must be willing to provide community-based services for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis, have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.

We also require the following:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Registered as a Peer Support Specialist in Virginia
• Must be or have been a recipient of mental health services

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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