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Peer Recovery Specialist III (Opioid Response Team)
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Peer Recovery Specialist III (Opioid Response Team)
Salary
42,629.00 - $69,485.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Special Project w / Retirement
Job Number
12240
Department
Fire Rescue Services
Opening Date
07 / 02 / 2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
The Department of the Community Services Board is the primary provider of public mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disability services for the City of Norfolk. A continuum of services spans from outreach and prevention through intensive psychiatric care, provided by highly clinically oriented service professionals with expertise in these service areas.
Today, the Community Services Board provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.
Essential Functions
The departmental hiring salary range : $42,629 - $49,023
Essential functions include but are not limited to :
Education / Experience
High School diploma or GED.
Two years of experience working with consumers with mental health and substance use challenges. Personal Recovery Plan in self-demonstrated recovery.
The preferred candidate will possess :
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus :
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments : $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period and / or recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
NOTE :
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Do you have two years of experience working with consumers with mental health and substance use challenges?
Please describe your experience supervising subordinates and working in a team environment.
Have you completed the 72-Hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services?
Are you currently a Registered and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist issued from the Virginia Certification Board?
Have you completed the Crisis Intervention Team Training?
Which computer programs are you efficient in using?
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
The expected hiring salary range for this position is $42,629 - $49,023. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and / or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?
If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and / or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
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Salary : $42,629 - $49,023
