Peer Recovery Specialist - MAT
New River Valley Community Services•Blacksburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is seeking a full-time Registered/Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person-centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program. The Peer Recovery Specialist position would share their first-hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self-advocacy.
Requirements
- Must have a mental health or substance use disorder that has impacted your life for two years or more.
- Must identify a year in recovery.
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Nice To Haves
- Additional compensation will be considered for any new employees who speak multiple languages.
Responsibilities
- Provide non-clinical, person-centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program.
- Share first-hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities.
- Support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self-advocacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
