Peer Recovery Specialist I

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

7h•$32,930•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist and embark on a rewarding journey where your personal experiences can inspire others. As a peer recovery specialist, your role will be pivotal in fostering a supportive environment for individuals seeking to overcome mental health and substance use challenges. The position is on-site, allowing you to engage directly with individuals and make a tangible difference in their lives. As a team member, you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). If you're ready to make an impact through peer recovery, we encourage you to apply and become part of our empowering team! Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Mission Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Your DAY-TO-DAY as a Peer Recovery Specialist As a Peer Recovery Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a vital role in providing peer support and advocating for individuals navigating their recovery journey. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including assisting individuals with their physical, financial, social, and personal needs, while also promoting successful community living. You will be instrumental in monitoring mental status, linking clients to essential services, and offering daily living support, fostering a holistic approach to recovery. Your experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use services will empower you to build supportive, trusting relationships with those you assist. With strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the mental health system, you will help others develop the skills needed for independent living. As you work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, your commitment to excellence and safety will ensure a healthy, supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a unique blend of personal experience and professional skills. You must have experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition and achieved a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery, demonstrating progress in managing your condition and building a fulfilling life. Completion of the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within six months of hire is mandatory for the Peer Recovery Specialist I role. A successful candidate will exhibit strong communication skills, the ability to foster trusting relationships, and the skills necessary to utilize community resources effectively. Self-motivation, autonomous decision-making, and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth are crucial for supporting individuals on their recovery journeys.

Requirements

experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition
achieved a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery
Completion of the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within six months of hire
strong communication skills
the ability to foster trusting relationships
the skills necessary to utilize community resources effectively
Self-motivation
autonomous decision-making
a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth

Responsibilities

providing peer support
advocating for individuals navigating their recovery journey
assisting individuals with their physical, financial, social, and personal needs
promoting successful community living
monitoring mental status
linking clients to essential services
offering daily living support
build supportive, trusting relationships with those you assist
help others develop the skills needed for independent living