Peer Support Specialist

Epic Health Partners•Danville, VA

3d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides recovery-oriented peer support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Using personal lived experience, this position offers hope, models recovery, builds practical skills, and assists individuals in navigating treatment and community support systems. This position emphasizes empowerment, self-advocacy, and engagement in recovery as defined by each individual.

Requirements

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) through a DBHDS‑approved certifying body or Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) through the Virginia Board of Counseling required
Experience providing peer support, outreach, or recovery‑focused services
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation and tracking
Valid driver’s license required
Current certification in CPR & First Aid
Verification of tuberculosis screening required
Successful completion of DBHDS criminal background investigation and central registry checks

Responsibilities

Use lived experience with recovery to build trusting, supportive relationships with individuals receiving services.
Provide one-on-one peer support that promotes hope, motivation, empowerment, and resilience.
Appropriately share personal recovery experiences to model healthy coping strategies.
Assist individuals in identifying triggers, building coping skills, and creating relapse prevention strategies.
Coach individuals on daily living skills, wellness practices, communication, self-advocacy, and problem-solving.
Encourage engagement in recovery-oriented activities, peer supports, and community resources.
Assist individuals in navigating behavioral health systems, public benefits, and social service programs.
Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups, recovery education classes, or support circles as assigned.
Conduct follow-up outreach through phone calls and home or community visits to support engagement and attendance.
Respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations to support stability, prevent relapse, and sustain recovery.
Assist in the development, coordination, and ongoing improvement of the agency’s alumni program.
Plan and facilitate alumni engagement activities, including sober events, peer support groups, reunions, and celebrations.
Support alumni experiencing relapse by assisting with re‑entry into treatment and transitions between levels of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency, state, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and multidisciplinary treatment teams while maintaining peer role integrity.
Participate in supervision, team meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Adhere to the Peer Recovery Specialist Code of Ethics, confidentiality standards, and agency policies.