Peer Recovery Specialist I - Project Link

Peer Recovery Specialist I

Annual Salary- $32,930

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery from substance use? Join us at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full Time Peer Recovery Specialist for Project Link! This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while leveraging your personal experience with substance use and recovery. As an Onsite Peer Recovery Specialist in Hampton, VA, you can utilize your empathy and firsthand knowledge to support those seeking recovery. Your role will involve guiding and encouraging individuals through their paths to wellness, fostering hope and empowerment along the way.

If you are ready to inspire change and be a beacon of hope for others, this role is perfect for you! You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Virginia Retirement System, Tickets at Work, and Wellness Fitness Center Program. Apply now and be a vital part of our mission to promote wellness and recovery in our community!

Your day as a Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Link

Join us at Project Link with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Peer Recovery Specialist, where your mental health and recovery journey can profoundly impact. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will draw from your experiences to inspire hope and resilience in others facing similar challenges. Your role will involve providing crucial support, identifying resources, and assisting women and children at risk for or diagnosed with severe emotional disturbances. By sharing your recovery story, modeling effective coping strategies, and promoting self-care techniques like the Wellness Recovery Action Plan, you will empower individuals to create their paths to wellness.

This position in Hampton, VA, offers a unique opportunity to guide others in overcoming obstacles, building social skills, and pursuing vocational goals while maintaining confidentiality and upholding the values of empathy and integrity in a professional team environment.

Are you a good fit for this Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Link job?

To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist at Project Link with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, essential skills and qualifications include firsthand experience with substance use and a minimum of 12 months in successful recovery. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to share personal experiences effectively to inspire hope and promote recovery in others. Strong organizational abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning are also crucial to success in this role.

Proficiency in utilizing tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and the Advance Directive will be advantageous in helping individuals create personalized wellness and recovery plans. Suppose you are dedicated to making a positive impact and have a passion for supporting others on their journey to health. In that case, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity in Hampton, VA.

The knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Must be a person who has had a substance use condition and who has a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery, including making progress in learning about and managing their 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 six months of hire.

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So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, apply! We look forward to meeting you!

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 : $32,930