Substance Use Disorder - Peer Recovery Specialist - PRN

District 19 Community Services Board located in Emporia, VA has an opening for a part-time SUD Peer Recovery Specialist for the Emporia Location. Services performed by the SUD Peer Recovery Staff will be done under the supervision of the Area Clinic Manager. The Peer Recovery Staff is an active member of the SUD team that provides holistic treatment to consumers. This position serves as a primary provider of peer recovery services to consumers with addiction.

Position works closely with other staff and community representatives in using a team approach to enhance stability, enhance the quality of life through the recovery process, access to available resources, appropriate use of medical services and patient care. Responsibilities include but not limited to screenings, co-facilitating groups from a lived perspective, supportive counseling, outreach and home visits. Also provides peer support services to consumers with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a manner that is healthy for the consumer to regain or maintain independence within the community, and mastery over their recovery process. Provide pre-treatment, motivational and supportive counseling, life skills training, telephonic aftercare, as well as coordinate and link consumers to community resources disseminating recovery resources such as booklets, tapes, pamphlets and other written materials within the agency and throughout the community and other general outreach duties.

*Travel will be required throughout the service area:Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Colonial Heights, Sussex, Surry, Prince George/Hopewell,Emporia/Greensville*

Requirements:
Successful applicant must have: a valid driver's license in state of residence with a -6-point balance or higher. Must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years of continuous sobriety. This position requires registration as a Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) by the Virginia Board of Counseling. The successful candidate must also be actively engaged or connected in the recovery community, experience in writing recovery plans, and excellent written and verbal skills. Incumbent must also adhere to confidentiality policies and maintain professional boundaries and be able to work with various organizations and agencies.

Knowledge of mental health /co-occurring behaviors and experience in diagnosing substance use disorders and familiarity with the tri-city recovery community is preferred.

This is a Grade H-C4, starting salary is $21.56 - $24.25/hour.

Hours:
Hours vary between 9:00am - 7:00pm (8-hour shift)

Benefits:
This position works on an as needed basis (PRN), not benefits eligible.

Position requires pre-employment extensive background check and drug screening, to include a valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher.

District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO.

Position is Open Until Filled