Peer Recovery Specialist or CPRS - SMVF Grant

Horizon Behavioral Health • Amherst, VA

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About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist functions as a role model and coach to those seeking personal wellness and long-term recovery by adhering to professional ethics, demonstrating competencies, using effective coping skills, serving as an advocate, using best practices and providing information and referral. This is an entry-level position and will be required to complete all required training and supervision hours to apply for certification within one year of hire date. Services include one-on-one peer mentoring, peer-led support groups, telephone outreach, assisting clients in accessing community resources, services and affiliation with recovery-supported social activities. Some evening and weekend hours. The ideal candidate for this position would have military experience and will work with service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF).

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• At least one continuous year of sustained recovery for persons having lived experience with mental illness or substance use.
• Knowledge of the nature of the recovery process including the use of established standardized mental health, substance use, and co-occurring processes
• Knowledge of basic problem solving strategies to support individuals in self-directed recovery
• Basic knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery; signs and symptoms of mental health and/or substance use challenges and strategies to address these symptoms
• Ability to identify an individual’s need for resources, services, and other supports
• Ability to coordinate services with diverse public and private providers
• Ability to utilize personal experience to support others in recovery.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and maintain effective, professional working relationships with individuals within the agency as well as those in the community.
• Ability to work independently, performing the duties of the position under general supervision.
• Ability to engage in and sustain ongoing, professional relationships with individuals receiving services through appropriate boundary setting.
• Knowledge surrounding the operation and care of computer equipment and cellular devices.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and the ability to efficiently utilize internet search to identify resources relevant for peer support.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer military experience.

Responsibilities

• one-on-one peer mentoring
• peer-led support groups
• telephone outreach
• assisting clients in accessing community resources, services and affiliation with recovery-supported social activities

Benefits

• Quality behavior health training with Central Virginia company in operation for 50+ years
• Retirement plan through Virginia State Retirement System (VRS)
• Generous paid vacation time
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays.
• Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year.
• Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

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