Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist works at Indian Creek Correctional Center, a level 2 medium-security prison providing specialized treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder. The role supports offenders’ treatment and recovery by facilitating non-clinical groups, building therapeutic alliances, providing trauma-informed care, and helping individuals connect with community resources. The specialist works with a multidisciplinary team, advocates for offenders’ individualized recovery goals, and documents encounters in CORIS. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, with a choice of schedule: 7:00 am–4:00 pm or 7:45 am–4:45 pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break. The listed pay rate is $21.63–$24.04 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- State certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Trainer preferred.
- Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field preferred.
- Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus.
- Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Act as an active facilitator or co-facilitator in non-clinical groups, seminars, and meetings.
- Build therapeutic alliances and exercise trauma-informed care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of community resources to help meet offenders’ unique recovery needs.
- Work cohesively with the multidisciplinary team through all aspects of offenders’ treatment and recovery.
- Document all encounters with offenders in CORIS.
- Encourage and support offenders from a place of experience and understanding.
- Advocate for offenders’ needs and ensure their individualized goals are being met in accordance with assessed needs.
- Participate in training and educational activities to obtain CSAC certification and remain current in effective treatment methods.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional voluntary insurances.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment options.
- 401(k) with company match up to 7%.
- Discounts on a wide array of services and entertainment nationwide.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
