Peer Recovery Specialist - MAT

New River Valley Community Services | Careers Center • Blacksburg, VA

86d • $16

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 clients within the MAT program.
• Share first-hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope.
• Increase engagement in treatment and community activities.
• Support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency, and self-advocacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees