Peer Recovery Specialist II - Marcus

Peer Recovery Specialist II - Marcus Alert

Annual Salary: $37,058

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Peer Recovery Specialist II and make a difference in the lives of others. This onsite position offers you the opportunity to work directly with individuals seeking recovery, utilizing peer recovery principles to promote hope and resilience. As a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist, you ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and service.

With a competitive pay of $37,058, you will be recognized for your expertise in the field. This role supports a healthy work-life balance within a professional and customer-focused environment.

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). Seize the chance to excel in a high-performance setting while truly impacting your community in Hampton. Apply today and become a premier provider of peer recovery services!

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.

As a Peer Recovery Specialist II with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing services for individuals in crisis due to mental health, substance use, or developmental disabilities. Leveraging the Marcus Alert system, you will coordinate critical support between 911 and 988 crisis centers, ensuring effective behavioral health responses. Your expertise in identifying symptoms of mental illness will enable you to provide essential peer support and advocacy.

Through one-on-one and group sessions, you will facilitate goal-setting and recovery planning, utilizing tools like the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to empower individuals. You will guide clients in building social skills, promote employment opportunities, and teach problem-solving techniques, all while sharing your own recovery journey to inspire hope.

Your role will demand excellent communication skills, a deep knowledge of recovery processes, and the dedication to fostering a supportive, trusting environment for those you serve.

To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist II at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you must possess a diverse skill set that underpins your ability to provide effective peer support. A Registered Peer Recovery Specialist credential from the VA Board of Counseling is essential, which includes completion of the 72-hour DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training, combined with at least one year of hands-on experience in the field.

Your communication skills should be exceptional, encompassing both oral and written abilities, as you engage with clients and document services effectively. Proficiency in various software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, is vital for maintaining accurate documentation and case management.

Additionally, your capacity to establish supportive and trusting relationships with individuals facing mental health challenges will be crucial. Strong decision-making, problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of the recovery process will enable you to guide individuals in their journey toward wellness and autonomy.

• Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the VA Board of Counseling, which includes the completion of DBHDS 72 hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training
• One year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience

• Coordinate Marcus Alert-based crisis response ensuring alignment between 911 and 988 crisis centers
• Provide peer recovery support, advocacy, and coaching to individuals in crisis or recovery
• Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions, goal-setting, and recovery planning (including WRAP)
• Support clients in building social skills and exploring employment opportunities
• Share personal recovery experience to inspire hope and resilience
• Maintain clear documentation and effective communication with team members

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. If you re ready to join a team that values hard work and good outcomes, complete our application today!

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.