Peer Recovery Specialist Intern

2 weeks ago


Woodbridge, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Position

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist Intern to join our team. As a Peer Recovery Specialist Intern, you will work closely with experienced Peer Recovery Specialists to gain insights, knowledge, and practical experience in offering peer support to individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities
  • Develop a one-on-one relationship with program participants who are early in their recovery journey.
  • Encourage, motivate, and support participants through peer support, learning, documenting, collaborating, and community engagement.
  • Assist in offering one-on-one and group support sessions, under supervision.
  • Share personal recovery experiences in a manner that is supportive and encouraging.
  • Participate in community outreach and engagement activities.
Requirements
  • Completion of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Lived and stable recovery experience from a mental health condition or substance use disorder, with at least two years of sobriety.
  • Completion of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) 72-hour peer recovery specialist curriculum.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Lived experience of the carceral and legal systems.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) speaking.
Special Requirements
  • Must pass TB Test.
  • Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprinted based national criminal history record check.
  • Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
  • Any conviction or pending conviction disclosure.
Learning Opportunities
  • Gain hands-on experience in providing peer support.
  • Learn to navigate the complexities of recovery dynamics in diverse populations.
  • Develop professional skills in documentation, team collaboration, and community engagement.
  • Gain insight into the professional standards and ethics of peer support.
How to Apply

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, a copy of your certificate of completion of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist training, a diversity statement, and a list of three professional references with contact information.


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