Peer Recovery Specialist

2 weeks ago


Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States Rappahannock Area Community Service Board Full time
Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Summary:

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides recovery-oriented, peer-specific supports for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. This role utilizes lived experience, training, and other resources to provide mentorship, education, advocacy, motivation, and outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage individuals in recovery services and supports.
  • Seek opportunities to motivate individual efforts to maintain recovery.
  • Provide information on recovery-related strategies, services, and coping skills.
  • Assist individuals in identifying and connecting to community resources.
  • Encourage empowerment through choice in services, knowledge about addiction, and advocacy.
  • Provide 1:1 mentorship and facilitate recovery and relapse prevention-focused groups.
  • Offer insight and support by sharing lived experience in a recovery and resiliency-focused method.
  • Utilize individuals' natural supports, when appropriate, to help create stability and ongoing care.
  • Provide outreach to promote participation in recovery services.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Associates degree with personal experience and knowledge of the wellness and recovery process.
  • Considerable experience in providing formal peer/recovery support services.
  • Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, including DBHDS training, 500 hours of experience, and registered with the state of Virginia Board of Health Providers.
  • WRAP Facilitator Certification (within six months of employment).
  • First Aid/CPR, Therapeutic Options, Valid VA driver's license.

Working Conditions:

This role requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of the agency and of other private and public agencies and organizations. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and operate a vehicle. The ability to function calmly in crisis situations and prepare and maintain detailed records is also required.

Personal Qualities:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a personal belief in recovery, knowledge of trauma-informed care principles, and a willingness to share personal recovery experience. They will also possess a sincere interest in the welfare of their peer, genuine hope and optimism for peer success, and the ability to engage the peer as a unique individual.

Why Work with Rappahannock Area Community Service Board?

We are committed to providing high-quality services that promote recovery, resilience, and wellness. Our team is dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving their goals and living fulfilling lives.



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