Peer Recovery Specialist II PIR

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Peer Recovery Specialist II to support individuals navigating mental health and substance use this role you will draw on your lived recovery experience to provide peer support advocacy and practical guidance to individuals experiencing symptoms such as isolation distressing thoughts or behavioral health crises. You will play a key role in promoting recovery and resilience by assisting individuals with daily living needs encouraging positive coping strategies and fostering connections to employment education and community resources. As a trusted role model you will help empower individuals to build meaningful self-directed lives while supporting their journey toward sustained wellness and community integration.

Since 1971 the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News Virginia offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorders.

Partners in Recovery is the HNNCSBs premier provider of quality comprehensive outpatient counseling medication management and medication assisted treatment services to adults who are experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our clinical approach is person-centered and is tailored to address the interaction of the individuals substance use and psychiatric related issues.

As a Peer Recovery Specialist II for Partners in Recovery you will deliver structured peer support that advances recovery and community stability for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. This role exists to strengthen self-directed recovery promote wellness and reinforce skills that support employment education and community integration.

Key responsibilities include facilitating one-to-one and group sessions; helping individuals define recovery goals and develop actionable plans; supporting coordination with case managers/treatment teams; establishing and sustaining mutual-support groups; using tools such as WRAP and Advance Directives; teaching problem-solving and strategies to address negative self-talk; providing vocational support (applications interview tips anxiety reduction); completing required documentation; and maintaining confidentiality.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the VA Board of Counseling
• Completion of DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training
• At least one (1) year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience

A TYPICAL DAY

Your day follows a consistent MondayFriday schedule (8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m.) and centers on purposeful recovery-focused connection. Youll spend time listening for where someone is today noticing changes in presentation and helping them name what theyre experiencingsuch as isolation anxious or aggressive talk or thoughts of self-harmso they can use practical coping strategies like positive self-talk. Youll create space for people to share what has helped them build hope and recognize strengths while modeling what personal recovery can look like in real time. Throughout the day youll balance planned sessions with outreach and check-ins use WRAP/Advance Directive conversations to keep wellness plans current and close out with timely documentation that supports continuity of care.

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

APPLY TODAY!

Help individuals move forward with clarity dignity and measurable progress.

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.

Required Experience:

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