Peer Recovery Specialist

2 weeks ago


Virginia Beach, United States City of Virginia Beach, VA Full time

A $3,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

* $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
* $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
* $1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Peer Recovery Specialist who has lived experience with recovery from a substance abuse disorder to provide peer support services to adults with substance use disorders within the Restore Program (OBAT - Office Based Addiction Treatment).

Responsibilities:

* Provide support through sharing personal life experience of recovery from a substance use disorder by giving resources, personal experiences, support, advocacy, education and coaching.
* Perform screenings, conduct recovery oriented service planning and provides individual goal implementation.
* Work closely with members of the treatment team to include the medical providers, clinicians, care coordinators and other peer service specialist to provide client perspective.
* Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan by identifying client's goals, strengths, and steps toward recovery, to include needed supports.
* Assist clients with general problem solving and development of skills in obtaining services and supports through coaching toward an increased sense of responsibility.
* Educate clients about available community resources and advocates for services on behalf of clients as needed.
* Assist in the development and facilitation of recovery-oriented groups, using educational tools and utilizing personal experiences with substance use and/or mental illness.
* Act as a liaison between clients and other service providers (Clinicians, case managers, care coordinators, etc.) to ensure that client preferences expressed in Recovery Plans are included in Individual Service Plans.
* Maintain accurate documentation consistent with agency guidelines, grant requirements, and licensure standards.
* Collaborate with multiple programs as part of a treatment team, community services providers, and significant others as necessary.
* Assist clients with developing skills and strategies to prevent relapse of substance addiction and/or mental health symptoms, reconnecting them with their recovery goals.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

* Maternity/paternity and parental leave
* Leave donation program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Assistant Program
* Professional Development



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