What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist (Saltville, Bristol) position at Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems?
To Apply:
Fill out an online employment application , and it will automatically be submitted to hr@svchs.com
Applications may be downloaded and printed out. You may mail, fax, or email to:
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
ATTN: Human Resources
13191 Glenbrook Avenue
PO Box 297
Meadowview, VA 24361
phone: (276) 944-3682
fax: (276) 695-4001
email: hr@svchs.com
If you’re looking to be on a winning team and serve a greater purpose, then SVCHS is the right place for you! We are committed to having a family-like atmosp so that all our employees have the most positive work environment. Our goals are to provide the highest quality healthcare, serve our community, and have the best team members working with us.
As we open doors to healthcare for our community, come see what makes us special! Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our benefits we offer our employees are some of the best in our region! For full-time employees, we offer:
Competitive Pay
Dental Insurance
Maternity Leave
Referral Bonuses
Dynamic Culture
Tuition Reimbursement
Retention Bonus
Promotion Opportunities
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays & Time Off
Great Work Environment
Employee Recognition
Performance Pay Bumps
FMLA
Group Health Insurance
Employer Paid Retirement
Free Vaccines
Flexible Schedules
Care Gifts/Helping Hands
Cellphone Plan Discount
Weekends Off
Peer Recovery Specialist (Saltville, Bristol)
The Peer Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Peer Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences, to instill hope, and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. The Peer Recovery Specialist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary New Day Recovery team and provide support to the peer recovery center. The CEO/Executive Director and the Governing Board reserve the right to adjust schedules and transfer any staff member within the organization, at any time for the benefit of our patients and the overall operations of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
2 years of Healthy Recovery
Valid driver’s license
Acquired or in process of acquiring Certified Peer Specialist qualifications
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
Working knowledge of SUD and MH treatment.
Demonstrate a commitment to recovery and the recovery community
Computer experience and comfort with data entry and analysis
Basic knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders
Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
Ability to use independent judgment and manage confidential information.
Fill out an online employment application , and it will automatically be submitted to hr@svchs.com
Applications may be downloaded and printed out. You may mail, fax, or email to:
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
ATTN: Human Resources
13191 Glenbrook Avenue
PO Box 297
Meadowview, VA 24361
phone: (276) 944-3682
fax: (276) 695-4001
email: hr@svchs.com
If you’re looking to be on a winning team and serve a greater purpose, then SVCHS is the right place for you! We are committed to having a family-like atmosp so that all our employees have the most positive work environment. Our goals are to provide the highest quality healthcare, serve our community, and have the best team members working with us.
As we open doors to healthcare for our community, come see what makes us special! Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our benefits we offer our employees are some of the best in our region! For full-time employees, we offer:
Competitive Pay
Dental Insurance
Maternity Leave
Referral Bonuses
Dynamic Culture
Tuition Reimbursement
Retention Bonus
Promotion Opportunities
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays & Time Off
Great Work Environment
Employee Recognition
Performance Pay Bumps
FMLA
Group Health Insurance
Employer Paid Retirement
Free Vaccines
Flexible Schedules
Care Gifts/Helping Hands
Cellphone Plan Discount
Weekends Off
Peer Recovery Specialist (Saltville, Bristol)
The Peer Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Peer Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences, to instill hope, and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. The Peer Recovery Specialist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary New Day Recovery team and provide support to the peer recovery center. The CEO/Executive Director and the Governing Board reserve the right to adjust schedules and transfer any staff member within the organization, at any time for the benefit of our patients and the overall operations of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
2 years of Healthy Recovery
Valid driver’s license
Acquired or in process of acquiring Certified Peer Specialist qualifications
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
Working knowledge of SUD and MH treatment.
Demonstrate a commitment to recovery and the recovery community
Computer experience and comfort with data entry and analysis
Basic knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders
Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
Ability to use independent judgment and manage confidential information.
