COMMUNITY OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT PEER SPECIALIST, RE-ENTRY (GRANT FUNDED)- CHARLOTT
Region Ten CSB, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT PEER SPECIALIST, RE-ENTRY (GRANT FUNDED)- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)
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Region Ten CSB
Overview This is a FLSA non-exempt grant funded position and contingent upon continued grant support. The incumbent serves as a CSA B Peer Support Specialist as part of the Community Outreach team that provides Peer support services to consumers at the Peterson Building and Blue Ridge Center. The incumbent is responsible for providing recovery support services for consumers that are currently incarcerated and have been referred for SUD treatment, a history of incarceration, affiliated with a specialty court docket (Adult Recovery Court, Family Recovery Court, or Therapeutic Docket), or SUD-specific programs that target priority populations such as Project Link. The incumbent uses his/her own life experience in order to coach and support consumers in their recovery. The incumbent will work collaboratively with community partners at ACRJ, OAR, local DSS offices, and other departments within Region Ten to best support consumers working to transition back into the community from incarceration or progress through their court program.
The incumbent reports directly to the Program Manager of Recovery Support Services. The incumbent is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Qualifications EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field (preferred)
72-hour DBHDS Peer Support Specialist training completed prior to hiring (preferred)
Experience
1-year experience is preferred working (paid or unpaid) in a peer support role.
Personal experience in recovery is required
Sustained personal recovery is recommended
Certification/License
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred at time of hire, and required to be obtained within 1 year of employment.
Position Location Blue Ridge Center, 100 Burnet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Grade
GRADE 8: 1-2 years of experience; non credentialed
GRADE 9: 2+ years of experience; credentialed
Schedule Full Time (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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role at
Region Ten CSB
Overview This is a FLSA non-exempt grant funded position and contingent upon continued grant support. The incumbent serves as a CSA B Peer Support Specialist as part of the Community Outreach team that provides Peer support services to consumers at the Peterson Building and Blue Ridge Center. The incumbent is responsible for providing recovery support services for consumers that are currently incarcerated and have been referred for SUD treatment, a history of incarceration, affiliated with a specialty court docket (Adult Recovery Court, Family Recovery Court, or Therapeutic Docket), or SUD-specific programs that target priority populations such as Project Link. The incumbent uses his/her own life experience in order to coach and support consumers in their recovery. The incumbent will work collaboratively with community partners at ACRJ, OAR, local DSS offices, and other departments within Region Ten to best support consumers working to transition back into the community from incarceration or progress through their court program.
The incumbent reports directly to the Program Manager of Recovery Support Services. The incumbent is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Qualifications EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field (preferred)
72-hour DBHDS Peer Support Specialist training completed prior to hiring (preferred)
Experience
1-year experience is preferred working (paid or unpaid) in a peer support role.
Personal experience in recovery is required
Sustained personal recovery is recommended
Certification/License
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred at time of hire, and required to be obtained within 1 year of employment.
Position Location Blue Ridge Center, 100 Burnet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Grade
GRADE 8: 1-2 years of experience; non credentialed
GRADE 9: 2+ years of experience; credentialed
Schedule Full Time (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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