Peer Recovery Specialist Warm Line

The Peer Recovery Specialist I offers person-centered support to individuals navigating mental health and/or substance use challenges. This role uses lived experience encouragement advocacy and recovery-oriented practices to help individuals build stability increase independence and strengthen their connection to the community.

• Build supportive recovery-focused relationships that encourage personal growth and continued progress.
• Provide practical assistance with social financial physical and personal needs that contribute to successful community living.
• Monitor and communicate notable changes in an individuals mental health behavior or overall functioning.
• Help individuals identify and access appropriate community programs resources and support services.
• Encourage and coach individuals in developing practical skills for daily routines self-care and independent living.
• Advocate for individuals needs while promoting choice self-determination and participation in their recovery.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Must be a person who has experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition.
• Minimum of 12 months 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 72 hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within 6 months of hire.

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.

As a Peer Recovery Specialist I youll spend your day building meaningful connections and providing practical recovery-oriented support. You may begin by reviewing the days priorities and communicating with the care team before meeting with individuals to discuss their goals progress and current needs.

Your responsibilities will vary throughout the day. Youll help individuals work through everyday challenges develop healthy routines strengthen independent-living skills and connect with resources that support greater stability and community involvement. Youll also record important observations share relevant updates with team members and tailor your support to each persons circumstances.

Because every day is different youll need to remain flexible and responsive. Youll work independently when appropriate while collaborating closely with others to promote a safe respectful and supportive environment for the individuals you serve.

- 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!

Apply today to bring your experience and commitment to service into a role that supports recovery-focused outcomes.

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:

IC