What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist-ACT position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Peer Recovery Specialist-ACT
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2025202
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with a 30 min lunch.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake VA: 224 Great Bridge Blvd
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE04
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$37,823- $50,116 Starting salary depends on education and related experience.
Job Description
The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) is a fully integrated team member having a “lived experience” and a personal recovery story specific to primary mental illness. This Peer Recovery Specialist provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes the self-determination and shared decision-making abilities of individuals. Responsible for providing peer support services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental health and or substance use disorders.
The Peer Recovery Specialist demonstrates proficiency in personal recovery skills and utilize coping skills in order to serve as a role model to individuals served. Provides education regarding wellness and recovery, self advocacy, community integration and may assist individuals with basic physical, financial, socials, personal and other recovery needs of daily living.
The Peer Recovery Specialist serves as an advocate for individuals receiving ACT and assist them with creating a recovery based environment. Promotes recovery, self-determination and personal growth by supporting individuals as they identify personal goals and create wellness driven recovery plans.
Typical tasks include:
The Peer Recovery Specialist demonstrates proficiency in personal recovery skills and utilize coping skills in order to serve as a role model to individuals served. Provides education regarding wellness and recovery, self advocacy, community integration and may assist individuals with basic physical, financial, socials, personal and other recovery needs of daily living.
The Peer Recovery Specialist serves as an advocate for individuals receiving ACT and assist them with creating a recovery based environment. Promotes recovery, self-determination and personal growth by supporting individuals as they identify personal goals and create wellness driven recovery plans.
Typical tasks include:
- Assist individuals in building social skills within the community
- Assist individuals in identifying personal recovery goals through the use of individual and group sessions, focusing on the individuals’ skills, strengths, supports, and resources in order to aid them in achieving these goals
- Teach/train recovery information and recovery tools (ie WRAP, etc) in order to assist individuals in developing individualized wellness and recovery plans
- Model personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness via telling of own recovery story (comfortable sharing coping strategies utilized in order to maintain their recovery)
- Support individuals employment and/or education choices and assist them in choosing a vocation that matches their strengths and desires, assist with overcoming job related anxieties by reviewing job applications and providing interview tips and resume assistance
- Assist individuals with obtaining services that meet the individuals identified needs, desires and recovery goals
- Assist individuals with accessing community resources and identifying natural supports
- Assist individuals in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups as well as means of locating and joining existing groups
- Maintain accurate case files consistent with agency guidelines and licensure standards
- Collaborate regularly with treatment team members, other service providers and significant others as necessary
- Attend staff meetings, case review meetings and staff training activities as required
- Transport individuals as necessary
- Work a flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Other duties as assigned
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
Experience:In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:Must complete Virginia Department of Behavioral Health Developmental Services (DBHDS) Peer Recovery Specialist Training and become certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Virginia and possess within one year of hire. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City driving standards.
Special Requirement(s):Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Experience:In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:Must complete Virginia Department of Behavioral Health Developmental Services (DBHDS) Peer Recovery Specialist Training and become certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Virginia and possess within one year of hire. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City driving standards.
Special Requirement(s):Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate must be a recipient of services for mental illness/substance use disorder or have received services in the past. The peer specialist candidate must be certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/18/2025
Job Close Date
05/04/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
MUST BE A VIRGINIA CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST TO APPLY.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
N = Never
Pushing/Pulling Weight
N/A
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Never- Never occurs.
Twisting
N = Never
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
Balancing
Never- Never occurs.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
using basic office equipment, laptop, cellphone, tablet, operate city vehicles
Protective Equipment Required
None required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Chemical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment, Vehicle
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Supervisor can assist
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $37,823 - $50,116
