Peer Recovery Specialist - Project LINK
Peer Recovery Specialist - Project LINK
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$ 29250 - 45338
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Job Description
Hours: fulltime 37.5 hours per week) Monday Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: burg VA 24501
Position Summary
Project LINK provides specialized assistance to substanceusing and atrisk pregnant postpartum and parenting women and their children. The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) position will assist individuals with basic physical financial social personal and recovery needs. Services carried out by the Peer Recovery Specialist include monitoring advocacy daily support and similar functions.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma / GED
- At least one year of personal experience living in recovery with mental health/substance use challenges or the family member/supporter of a person who experienced mental health/substance use challenges.
Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the nature of the recovery process including the use of established standardized mental health substance use and cooccurring processes; Knowledge of basic problem solving strategies to support individuals in selfdirected recovery; Basic knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery; signs and symptoms of mental health and/or substance use challenges and strategies to address these symptoms; Ability to identify an individuals need for resources services and other supports; Ability to utilize personal experience to support others in recovery. Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal deescalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
- Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc. as required.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia while several options exist for life health dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on worklife balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSAapproved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply Please visit our online career center at Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
