ACT Peer Recovery Specialist

The incumbent of this position will exhibit lived experience of mental health treatment to work as a member of a community-based treatment team providing in-home services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. This position is responsible for providing skill training, support, and education to help adults with serious and persistent mental illness become successful and satisfied in their living environment of choice. All services are provided as a part of a comprehensive treatment team. This position involves weekday afternoon/evening coverage for the ACT Team, with a potential for rotating on-call duty, overnights, and holidays, if needed. While the duties and responsibilities of this position are specific to the ACT program, direct services provided by the incumbent will encompass two separate programs; the Peer Recovery Specialist and ACT programs. In an effort to ensure fidelity to each program, collaborative supervision between the ACT Team Lead and the Peer Recovery Manger is required.

This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description will change as the position is developed further, or in response to organizational or technological changes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health services or with behavioral health populations, whether through previous employment or participation in services is required.
• Completion of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 72-hour peer-support training required.
• Peer Recovery Specialist certified and registered in the state of Virginia preferred; Certification with the Virginia Certification Board and Registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling must be completed within one year of hire is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to provide own transportation as necessary to perform job duties.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be exposed to allergenic environments from client’s homes, including dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
• May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases.
• Must be able to drive for long periods of time to travel in and out of the catchment area as needed.
• Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times.

SALARY: Starting at $39,095

RETIREMENT: NWCSB participates in Virginia Retirement System.

DISCLAIMER: All full-time employees are eligible for a complete benefits package that includes enrollment in Virginia Retirement System. For more information about benefits and a complete list of current job openings, please visit our website, www.nwcsb.com. Positions remain open and advertised until filled.

Northwestern Community Services Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39,095.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,095