Peer Recovery Specialist I

1 week ago

Hampton, United States Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Peer Recovery Specialist I

Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 12:30 am

Salary: $32,930

Join our team as a Full Time Peer Recovery Specialist I at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Newport News, VA. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals struggling with substance abuse. This role allows you to utilize your personal experience to provide empathy, understanding, and support to those on their path to recovery. Working onsite, you will be part of a professional and customer-focused team environment that values excellence and integrity in all aspects of service delivery.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to be a part of a premier provider in the field of substance abuse recovery, we encourage you to apply today. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

Who are we? An Introduction

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 affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Your day as a Peer Recovery Specialist I

As a Peer Recovery Specialist I at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a crucial role in supporting pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder in our SEFP comprehensive residential program. Your responsibilities will include providing peer support, advocating for consumers, and offering various support functions to assist individuals in their recovery journey. You will work within a person-centered treatment environment, promoting stabilization and well-being for women and their families through a holistic approach to intervention and support. By linking individuals to necessary services, teaching essential life skills, and fostering successful community living, you will contribute significantly to the overall health and recovery of the individuals in our care.

What matters most

To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist I at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you must possess a unique set of skills and abilities. These include the capacity to offer peer support based on personal experience with mental health services, the skill set needed to establish trusting relationships with individuals facing mental illness and substance use disorders, and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with program participants and external agencies. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with active listening abilities, are essential for success in this role. Additionally, being able to work collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrate a commitment to personal recovery, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations are all critical traits for thriving in this position.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) for this role include the ability to provide peer support from the perspective of someone who has received mental health services. Essential skills involve establishing supportive, trusting relationships with individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders, while respecting their rights and personal preferences. Professional interaction with program participants, peers, and collateral agencies is required. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to operate safely in the workplace. The role demands participation as a team member, good listening skills, and the capability to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support self-directed recovery. Commitment to personal recovery, the ability to function calmly under stress, acknowledgment of personal strengths and limitations, and effective communication, both orally and in writing, are also essential.

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If you think this role will suit your needs, great Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet 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.



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