What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist I position at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board?
Job Description
Job Description
Peer Recovery Specialist I
Annual Salary : $32,930
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 30a-5 : 00pm
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Peer Recovery Specialist I and make a meaningful impact in your community! This role is perfect for individuals passionate about helping others on their journey to recovery. As a vital member of our team, you'll work closely with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, offering support and guidance based on your own experiences. The position offers a competitive salary of $32,930 annually, reflecting the value we place on your contributions and dedication.
In this role, you'll thrive in a supportive, flexible work environment where your efforts are appreciated, and you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Meals, Employee Discounts, and The Virginia Retirement System. If you're ready to enhance lives and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to service excellence, we encourage you to apply!
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board : Our Mission
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.
Make a difference as a Peer Recovery Specialist I
As a Peer Recovery Specialist I at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will be instrumental in the Path Outreach program, supporting individuals facing chronic homelessness or at risk due to serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Drawing from your personal recovery journey, you will provide invaluable peer support, advocacy, and practical assistance to those in need. Your outreach efforts will take you into the community, engaging with vulnerable populations on the streets, in shelters, and through various service sites. You'll help clients access essential resources like food, clothing, and shelter while connecting them to long-term behavioral health and social services.
Your compassionate approach will be vital in guiding individuals toward recovery, self-determination, and a path out of homelessness, making this role both impactful and deeply rewarding. This position requires a strong commitment to service and a belief in the potential for transformation in every individual.
What matters most
To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist I at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, specific skills and qualifications are essential. First and foremost, candidates must have personal experience with mental health and / or substance use conditions, demonstrating a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery. This lived experience is crucial in establishing rapport and trust with individuals seeking support. Additionally, you must be committed to ongoing learning about managing your condition and developing a fulfilling life beyond it. Successful candidates will complete the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within six months of hire, equipping you with essential tools and techniques for effective peer support.
A valid Driver's License is necessary, as you will transport individuals when required, ensuring they can access vital resources and services. Strong communication, empathy, and advocacy skills are paramount in fostering meaningful connections and empowering those on their journey to recovery.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are :
- 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 Driver's License. Transports individuals as necessary.
Get started with our team!
Applying for this position is a walk in the park if you feel it's a good fit for you. Best of luck!
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.
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Salary : $32,930
