Peer Recovery Specialist

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a part-time Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) to provide peer support services to adults with substance use disorders. The desired candidate will have experience in giving support through shared personal life experience of recovery from a substance use disorder by giving resources, personal experiences, support, advocacy, education and coaching.

Candidate will also have experience performing screenings, conducting recovery-oriented service planning and providing individual goal implementation.

• Provide guidance, oversite and assistance within the Drop In Center.
• Plan and implement social activities for members to participate.
• Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan by identifying client’s goals, strengths, and steps toward recovery, to include needed supports.
• Assist clients with general problem solving and development of skills in obtaining services and supports through coaching toward an increased sense of responsibility.
• Educate clients about available community resources and advocates for services on behalf of clients as needed.
li>Assist in the development and facilitation of recovery-oriented groups, using educational tools and utilizing personal experiences with substance use within the Drop In Center.
• Accompany individuals to community support meetings as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between clients and other service providers (Clinicians, case managers, care coordinators, etc.) to ensure that client preferences expressed in Recovery Plans are included in Individual Service Plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation consistent with agency guidelines.
• Collaborate with multiple programs as part of a treatment team, community services providers, and significant others as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings, case meetings, and staff training activities as required.
• Utilize evidence-based practices when conducting groups and works within peer recovery guidelines as provided by the state.
• Assist clients with developing skills and strategies to prevent relapse of substance addiction.

Work Schedule:
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; and Friday 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm.