What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Division of Fire position at County of Henrico Division of Fire?
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Serves as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator; provides outreach and support to consumers; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
- Provide peer support services to individuals in Henrico County who experience a substance-related overdose.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to emergency overdose scenes in a timely manner.
- Provide peer support in the most immediate timeframe possible after being notified of an overdose that occurred outside of normal working hours.
- Work closely with the Division of Fire and other Henrico County agencies to identify individuals who may be contacted and linked to support services in the community.
- Work closely with the recovery community to ensure connection to resources and related follow up for identified persons in need.
- Create and maintain database of current recovery resources in the community to share with residents, families, etc.
- Weekly outreach in the community, to provide education and Narcan to hotels/motels, and to support individuals with SUD. Provide Narcan, Revive training, test strips, peer bracelets, and resources.
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, to increase support and resources for clients.
- Work directly with Case Manager on various long-term projects, to improve SUD outcomes in the community.
- Share your recovery story with clients, staff, and the community, as needed, to serve as inspiration and hope. Provide Revive training, as needed.
- Provide information and referrals to individuals needing language or disability assistance.
- Establish and maintain appropriate documentation for case management and use of data to establish trends within the community, while ensuring privacy laws are followed.
- Record monthly statistics and report quarterly.
- Meet regularly with designated supervisor to review progress and ongoing coordination of services for the program and participants.
- Offer substance use disorder education as needed and requested by Henrico County.
- Continued education and/or trainings to further CPRS knowledge and credentials.
- Support CARE team members, as needed. Co-visits with CARE, CIT, MRT, to best support resident needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school with coursework or degree in a relevant field and previous relevant work experience is preferred; OR, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide.
May be required to work a flexible or on-call schedule.
Requires maintaining current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist by Virginia Certification Boad (VCB).
May require Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Facilitator certification and Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) Facilitator certification.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 24, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.
Minimum Salary
52486
Maximum Salary
96550
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
