Registered Peer Recovery Specialist II - South Eastern Family Project

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

14d•$37,058•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist II! This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in individuals' lives by providing support and guidance on their path to recovery. As an integral part of our onsite team in Newport News, VA, you can showcase your empathetic nature and dedication to customer-centric care. With a competitive pay of $37,058 , you can be part of a premier provider of mental health services in a professional and team-oriented environment. You will be offered excellent benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Don't miss this chance to contribute to our mission of promoting excellence and integrity in behavioral health services. Apply now! 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 mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Are you excited about this Peer Recovery Specialist II job? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of pregnant and postpartum women facing substance use disorders? Join our team as a Peer Recovery Specialist II at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and be a vital part of the South Eastern Family Project! In this role, you will support and advocate for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, promoting recovery, employment, education, and community integration. With a focus on holistic care and individualized treatment, you will play a key role in fostering the well-being of women and their families in a stable and secure residential environment. If you have the knowledge and skills to address symptoms of mental illness and a strong commitment to peer support, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to excellence and integrity in behavioral health services. Join our team and utilize your expertise to promote recovery and holistic well-being for our community.

Requirements

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the VA Board of Counseling (RPRS), which includes the completion of DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training and at least one year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience.
Valid State Driver's License.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

Responsibilities

support and advocate for individuals experiencing mental health challenges
promoting recovery, employment, education, and community integration
fostering the well-being of women and their families in a stable and secure residential environment