Overnight Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist I

Annual Salary: $32,930 + $2.50 Shift Differential for evening, overnight, and weekends

Work Schedule: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

* Training will be completed during the daytime and will transition to overnights after 60-90 days.

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Peer Recovery Specialist I and immerse yourself in a dynamic and fulfilling role dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from Substance Use and Mental Health challenges. This onsite position in Hampton, VA offers a unique opportunity to work closely with clients, leveraging your personal experience and skills in Peer Recovery to create impactful change.

With a competitive salary of $32,930
, this role not only provides financial stability but also allows you to thrive in a supportive and professional environment that values integrity and excellence. You'll work alongside a passionate team who prioritizes safety and service, making every day engaging and rewarding.

You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). If you are eager to make a difference and help others navigate their recovery path, this position is calling your name.

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

The Peer Recovery Specialist I position at the BJ Robertson Behavioral Health Center (residential crisis stabilization and ambulatory detox program) is an exhilarating opportunity for those passionate about supporting individuals coping with Mental Health and Substance Use challenges. This multidisciplinary program operates 24/7 and offers a comprehensive approach to care, allowing for rapid access to essential psychiatric, therapeutic, and peer recovery services.

In this role, you will provide vital peer support and advocacy, helping clients navigate their recovery journey by addressing their basic physical, financial, and personal needs. You will foster trusting relationships, utilize evidence-based tools like WRAP, and share your recovery story to inspire others.

Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, you will empower individuals to set goals, improve social skills, and sustain self-help initiatives. Your role as a Peer Recovery Specialist is integral to creating a supportive and structured environment where individuals can thrive in their pursuit of recovery.

To be successful as a Peer Recovery Specialist I at our residential crisis stabilization and ambulatory detox program, candidates must possess a profound understanding of Mental Health and Substance Use issues, having navigated their own journey toward recovery for a minimum of 12 months. This personal experience equips you to provide authentic peer support and foster empathetic connections with clients. Essential skills include effective oral and written communication, active listening, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with program participants.

A commitment to personal recovery and the ability to model coping strategies are crucial. Furthermore, prospective specialists must complete the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within six months of hire, demonstrating their readiness to engage effectively with clients. A valid VA Driver's License is required, as transportation may be necessary.

Initially, the position involves daytime training, transitioning to overnight responsibilities after 60-90 days, promoting adaptability and commitment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Must be a person who has experienced a mental health and/or substance use condition and who has a minimum of 12 months of successful recovery to include making progress in learning about and managing his or her condition and in developing a life outside of or in addition to this condition.
• Must complete the DBHDS 72 hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training within 6 months of hire.
• Valid VA Driver's License.
• Training for position will be during the daytime and will transition to overnight after 60-90 days.

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.