Peer Recovery Specialist I , Part-time
About The Position
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Part-Time Peer Recovery Specialist I in Hampton, VA. In this onsite role, you will provide peer support and recovery services to individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals navigate their recovery journey while working as part of a supportive behavioral health team dedicated to compassionate, recovery-focused care. As a Peer Recovery Specialist I at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, you will provide peer support and recovery-focused services to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. This role includes advocacy, daily living support, monitoring, and assisting individuals with developing wellness and recovery goals. You will work closely with the treatment team in both individual and group settings while using your lived experience to support and encourage recovery. Responsibilities may include helping individuals utilize recovery tools such as Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and other recovery planning resources to promote stability, independence, and personal growth.
Requirements
- Must be an individual with personal lived experience of a mental health and/or substance use condition, with at least 12 months of successful recovery, including demonstrated progress in managing symptoms and building a meaningful life in recovery.
- Valid state driver's license required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation.
- Solid understanding of recovery principles, wellness strategies, and person-centered support.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support and recovery-focused services to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment.
- Provide advocacy, daily living support, and monitoring.
- Assist individuals with developing wellness and recovery goals.
- Work closely with the treatment team in both individual and group settings.
- Use lived experience to support and encourage recovery.
- Help individuals utilize recovery tools such as Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and other recovery planning resources to promote stability, independence, and personal growth.
Benefits
- Shift differential: $2.50/hr (evening, overnight, and weekend shifts)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
