Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Center (non-QMHP) (254105)
Full Time
Radford, VA 24141
Posted
Job description
OVERVIEW:
Peer Recovery Specialists have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and Substance Disorders and the ability to assist the individual to address symptoms using their individual wellness plan. Peer Recovery Specialists provide: Peer Support; serve as a consumer advocates; carry out wellness rehabilitation for mental health and substance use disorders and support functions; promote recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health conditions; promote employment, education, health, and community integration; and serve as a role models for personal recovery. Services carried out by the Peer Recovery Specialist include outreach, monitoring, advocacy, daily living support, and similar functions.
This position will provide peer support to consumers in the 23-hour crisis center program. QUALIFICATIONS:
The Peer Recovery Specialist position provides non-clinical, person-centered wellness-focused support to engage consumers in treatment and to promote use of the consumer’s wellness recovery plan/relapse prevention plan. The Peer Recovery Specialist shares their first hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment, and in their communities, and support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self –advocacy. The Peer Recovery Specialist will function within the consumer’s treatment team and will receive Coordinated Individual Supervision with the Office of Peer Supports and Recovery Supervisor and the Clinical Program Supervisor. Will also participate in Peer Support Group Supervision.
Peer Recovery Specialists have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and Substance Disorders and the ability to assist the individual to address symptoms using their individual wellness plan. Peer Recovery Specialists provide: Peer Support; serve as a consumer advocates; carry out wellness rehabilitation for mental health and substance use disorders and support functions; promote recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health conditions; promote employment, education, health, and community integration; and serve as a role models for personal recovery. Services carried out by the Peer Recovery Specialist include outreach, monitoring, advocacy, daily living support, and similar functions.
This position will provide peer support to consumers in the 23-hour crisis center program.
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
- Must have a mental health or substance use disorder that has impacted your life for two years or more, and must identify as year in recovery.
- Virginia State Peer Certification is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record must be maintained throughout employment (unless otherwise approved by agency). Must provide reliable transportation and a telephone.
NRVCS offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- VRS Retirement
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