PSH Peer Bridger

VCSB is looking for a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Bridger! The PSH Peer Bridger will provide direct Peer Recovery support to individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders within the community participating in the PSH program.

Benefits

• Health insurance as low as $20.00 per month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
• Professional development assistance is provided at no cost.
• Hourly rate starting at $17.15
• Sign on bonus of $2,500; paid in 2 installments.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Provide direct Peer Recovery services to individuals participating in the PSH program.
• Provide initial and ongoing peer reviews of client’s strengths and needs, collaborating with the treatment team.
• Actively participates in clinical and administrative supervision.
• Participates in biweekly staff meetings and individual supervision in order to coordinate treatment services and plan service delivery.
• Utilizes office-based and/or home visits to provide supportive, skill-based services including linking, referring, problem-solving, and consulting to individuals with substance use disorders.
• Coordinates treatment services with other agencies in order to help individuals achieve stability.
• Assists VCSB Emergency Services team in providing crisis intervention.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to be considered qualified for the position:

• High school diploma or GED with identified related experience,
• The parent of a minor or adult child with mental illness or substance abuse disorder or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder or an adult with personal experience with a family member with mental illness or substance use disorder or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder,
• One year of recovery, and
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.