What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist I- Behavioral Health Docket position at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board?
Peer Recovery Specialist I or II
Annual Salary: $32, 930 (Peer Recovery Specialist I)
Annual Salary: $37,058 (Peer Recovery Specialist II)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Join our dedicated team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Peer Recovery Specialist I in the Behavioral Health Docket. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. As a person with lived experience, your insights will serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for others on their recovery journey. With a competitive annual pay of $32,930, you'll find not just a job but a meaningful career. Collaborate with a professional team in a customer-focused environment that values safety, integrity, and excellence.
Contribute to a culture that celebrates the importance of Peer Recovery, where your story can inspire change and foster community connections. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Apply today to be part of an organization that prioritizes empathy and supports a healthy work-life balance in Hampton, VA.
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: What drives us
Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Your role as a Peer Recovery Specialist I- Behavioral Health Docket
The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) invites passionate individuals to apply for the vital role of Peer Recovery Specialist I within our Behavioral Health Docket program. This innovative position supports individuals who are living with a serious mental illnesses involved in the criminal justice system through non-adversarial partnerships with the Hampton and Newport News General District Courts. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will provide essential peer support, consumer advocacy, and rehabilitation services, helping individuals navigate their recovery journey from mental health conditions and substances.
By promoting recovery, education, employment, and community integration, you will play a pivotal role in fostering personal growth and resilience. Your experience will enable you to serve as a role model, offering strategies like positive self-talk to address signs and symptoms of mental illness. Join our dedicated team to empower individuals and help them break the cycle of involvement in the criminal justice system through ongoing support and advocacy.
Are you a good fit for this Peer Recovery Specialist I- Behavioral Health Docket job?
To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist I at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a profound understanding of mental health and substance use conditions, drawing from their personal recovery journey. A minimum of 12 months of successful recovery is required, showcasing progress in managing one's condition while building a fulfilling life. Strong communication skills are critical for effectively providing peer support and consumer advocacy, as well as for fostering trustful relationships with clients. Additionally, candidates should have the ability to utilize various software tools essential for documentation and client management. Successful applicants will be required to complete the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within six months of hire, ensuring they are equipped with the latest best practices in peer support.
Collaboration and teamwork are also vital, as you will engage with treatment providers and stakeholders to address the complex needs of individuals navigating recovery.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Peer Recovery Specialist I- Must be a person who has experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition and who has a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery to include making progress in learning about and managing his or her condition and in developing a life outside of or in addition to this condition. Must complete the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within 6 months of hire. Valid Virginia Drivers License
- Peer Recovery Specialist II - Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the VA Board of Counseling (RPRS), Certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist with the Virginia Certification Board (VCB) or equivalent which includes the completion of DBHDS 72 hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training, and at least one year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience. Valid Virginia Drivers License.
Join us!
We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Salary : $32 - $37,058
