Peer Support Specialist

Overview

PCS is seeking a Full-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist for the Pearl Program in Rocky Mount. This program operates a women's recovery residence and supports pregnant and parenting women as they navigate recovery, ensuring appropriate pre-natal and post-partum care, as well as access to behavioral health services. Peer Recovery Support Specialists provide non-clinical peer-to-peer activities to empower individuals to improve health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate lived experience with substance use challenges and a minimum of one year of personal recovery on the application.
• Virginia Certification as Peer Recovery Support Specialist preferred.
• Doula training is preferred, or willing to complete doula training.
• Caregiver experience preferred.
• The applicant must have a valid driver s license and safe driving record.
• Salary is commensurate with education & experience as it relates to the position.

Schedule:

Thurs-Tues 11am-8pm

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.