What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist position at Valley Community Services Board?
VCSB is looking for our next Peer Recovery Specialist! A Peer is a partner who provides support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As part of the Adult Mental Health Services team, the Peer plays a vital part in an individual's road to recovery by acting as a bridge between the individual and their treatment providers.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Health insurance as low as $21.16/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
- Sign-on bonus of $2,500; paid in 2 installments.
- 14 paid holidays.
- Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
- Professional development assistance provided at no cost.
Summary of Essential Functions
- Conducts regular reviews of clients' strengths and needs.
- Helps clients develop and utilize healthy coping mechanisms, positive self-management techniques, problem-solving skills, symptom management, and effective communication skills.
- Supports the development of self-advocacy skills through person-centered, strengths-based recovery planning and goal setting.
- Empowers clients to take a direct, proactive role in developing and updating their ISP and RRWP.
- Provides crisis support as needed in partnership with other team members.
- Coordinates treatment services with other agencies, including, but not limited to, education, consultation, and technical assistance as needed.
Minimum Qualifications - All applicants must meet the following in order to be considered qualified for the position.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must have lived experience pertaining to mental health or substance use challenges, meaning:
- Personally experienced mental health or substance use challenges and currently celebrating at least one year of recovery, or
- Closely related to or a guardian for an individual who experiences mental health or substance use challenges.
- Valid Virginia driver's license with a points balance of at least 0, or obtain a valid Virginia driver's license within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications - The most competitive candidates have one or more of the following additional qualifications.
- Previous experience working in mental health or substance use treatment.
- Currently certified as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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