Peer Recovery Specialist II - Marcus Alert
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Overview
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 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. Annual Salary:
$37,058 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm This role not only allows you to share your personal journey but also 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). A Little About Us
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. Responsibilities
As a Peer Recovery Specialist II, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing services for individuals in crisis due to mental health, substance use, or developmental disabilities. You will: Coordinate critical support using the Marcus Alert system between 911 and 988 crisis centers to ensure effective behavioral health responses. Identify symptoms of mental illness and provide essential peer support and advocacy. Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions, guide goal-setting and recovery planning, and empower individuals with tools like the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Help clients build social skills, promote employment opportunities, and teach problem-solving techniques while sharing your own recovery journey to inspire hope. You will be expected to maintain excellent communication, a deep knowledge of recovery processes, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, trusting environment for those served. Qualifications
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the VA Board of Counseling, including completion of the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training At least one year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other essential software for documentation and case management Requirements
Ability to establish supportive and trusting relationships with individuals facing mental health challenges Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Understanding of recovery processes to guide individuals toward wellness and autonomy Must pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks Job posted by ApplicantPro
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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 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. Annual Salary:
$37,058 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm This role not only allows you to share your personal journey but also 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). A Little About Us
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. Responsibilities
As a Peer Recovery Specialist II, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing services for individuals in crisis due to mental health, substance use, or developmental disabilities. You will: Coordinate critical support using the Marcus Alert system between 911 and 988 crisis centers to ensure effective behavioral health responses. Identify symptoms of mental illness and provide essential peer support and advocacy. Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions, guide goal-setting and recovery planning, and empower individuals with tools like the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Help clients build social skills, promote employment opportunities, and teach problem-solving techniques while sharing your own recovery journey to inspire hope. You will be expected to maintain excellent communication, a deep knowledge of recovery processes, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, trusting environment for those served. Qualifications
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the VA Board of Counseling, including completion of the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training At least one year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other essential software for documentation and case management Requirements
Ability to establish supportive and trusting relationships with individuals facing mental health challenges Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Understanding of recovery processes to guide individuals toward wellness and autonomy Must pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks Job posted by ApplicantPro
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