Peer Recovery Specialist I

Peer Recovery Specialist I

Annual Salary: $32930

Various Fulltime work schedules available

Join the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board as a FullTime Peer Recovery Specialist and embark on a rewarding journey where your personal experiences can inspire others. As a peer recovery specialist your role will be pivotal in fostering a supportive environment for individuals seeking to overcome challenges. The position is onsite allowing you to engage directly with your community and make a tangible difference in their lives.

Starting pay for this fulfilling position is $32930 annually reflecting our commitment to valuing your contribution as a peer recovery advocate. Youll work alongside a dedicated team focused on delivering excellence and integrity in service. This role is not just a job; its an opportunity to cultivate empathy and support while promoting recovery pathways.

As a team member youll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Employee Discounts and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). If youre ready to make an impact through peer recovery we encourage you to apply and become part of our empowering team!

HamptonNewport News Community Services Board: Our Mission

Since 1971 HamptonNewport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of highquality essential and communitybased services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.

Your day to day as a Peer Recovery Specialist

As a Peer Recovery Specialist at the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board you will play a vital role in providing peer support and advocating for individuals navigating their recovery journey. This position involves a variety of responsibilities including assisting individuals with their physical financial social and personal needs while also promoting successful community living. You will be instrumental in monitoring mental status linking clients to essential services and offering daily living support fostering a holistic approach to recovery. Your experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use services will empower you to build supportive trusting relationships with those you assist.

With strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the mental health system you will help others develop the skills needed for independent living. As you work autonomously in a fastpaced environment your commitment to excellence and safety will ensure a healthy supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues.

What matters most

To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist at the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board candidates must possess a unique blend of personal experience and professional skills. You must have experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition and achieved a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery demonstrating progress in managing your condition and building a fulfilling life. Completion of the DBHDS 72hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within six months of hire is mandatory for the Peer Recovery Specialist I role. A successful candidate will exhibit strong communication skills the ability to foster trusting relationships and the skills necessary to utilize community resources effectively.

Selfmotivation autonomous decisionmaking and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth are crucial for supporting individuals on their recovery journeys.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Must be a person who has experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition and who has a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery to include making progress in learning about and managing his or her condition and in developing a life outside of or in addition to this condition.
• Must complete the DBHDS 72hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within 6 months of hire.

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The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.

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