Peer Recovery Specialist II (Part-time) - Marcus Alert
EmergencyMD, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Part-time Peer Recovery Specialist II - Marcus Alert
Hourly Pay: $17.82/hr
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join our dedicated team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Part-time Peer Recovery Specialist II (Part-time) - Marcus Alert, located in beautiful Hampton, VA. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the community by providing vital peer support services. You'll work within a supportive team environment, emphasizing our core values of empathy, excellence, and integrity. With a competitive pay rate of
$17.82/hr , this role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those recovering from mental health challenges.
The opportunity to walk alongside individuals on their recovery journeys is what makes this role so rewarding. It goes beyond employment, offering both personal and professional growth while living out the values of the peer recovery model. You will have benefits such as competitive pay. Become a part of a premier provider where your passion for service can thrive and help foster a healthy working environment.
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Story 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.
Your day to day as a Peer Recovery Specialist II (Part-time) - Marcus Alert As a Peer Recovery Specialist II under the Marcus Alert program, you will play a crucial role in enhancing vital mental health services in alignment with the Marcus-Davis Peters Act, a transformative Virginia law aimed at improving responses for individuals facing behavioral health crises. Your key responsibilities will include engaging individuals in one-on-one and group sessions to articulate their personal recovery goals and develop tailored plans using tools like the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). With comprehensive knowledge of mental health symptoms and recovery strategies, you will provide peer support, advocate for consumers, and facilitate the creation of self-help groups. This role emphasizes collaboration with case managers and other treatment team members to ensure individuals receive the support they need for recovery and community integration.
Your lived experience with mental health or substance use services will enrich your ability to guide others, ultimately fostering a safe and supportive environment in accordance with the peer recovery philosophy.
What you need to be successful To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist II in the Marcus Alert program, candidates must possess a robust skill set and qualifications. Being a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the Virginia Board of Counseling (RPRS) is essential, ensuring a solid foundation in peer recovery principles. Completion of the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training is a prerequisite, equipping you with vital knowledge for supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. A minimum of one year of experience in a Peer Recovery Specialist role is crucial for understanding the dynamics of recovery work. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary for effective interactions with clients and team members.
Proficiency with software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, will facilitate accurate documentation and reporting. Additionally, a valid Virginia Driver's License is required to support outreach efforts and facilitate community engagement. These skills and qualifications embody the commitment to excellence that defines the peer recovery mission.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the VA Board of Counseling (RPRS) which includes the completion of DBHDS 72 hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training and at least one year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience.
Valid Virginia Driver's License.
Ready to join our team? If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we’re excited to meet you!
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.
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join our dedicated team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Part-time Peer Recovery Specialist II (Part-time) - Marcus Alert, located in beautiful Hampton, VA. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the community by providing vital peer support services. You'll work within a supportive team environment, emphasizing our core values of empathy, excellence, and integrity. With a competitive pay rate of
$17.82/hr , this role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those recovering from mental health challenges.
The opportunity to walk alongside individuals on their recovery journeys is what makes this role so rewarding. It goes beyond employment, offering both personal and professional growth while living out the values of the peer recovery model. You will have benefits such as competitive pay. Become a part of a premier provider where your passion for service can thrive and help foster a healthy working environment.
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Story 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.
Your day to day as a Peer Recovery Specialist II (Part-time) - Marcus Alert As a Peer Recovery Specialist II under the Marcus Alert program, you will play a crucial role in enhancing vital mental health services in alignment with the Marcus-Davis Peters Act, a transformative Virginia law aimed at improving responses for individuals facing behavioral health crises. Your key responsibilities will include engaging individuals in one-on-one and group sessions to articulate their personal recovery goals and develop tailored plans using tools like the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). With comprehensive knowledge of mental health symptoms and recovery strategies, you will provide peer support, advocate for consumers, and facilitate the creation of self-help groups. This role emphasizes collaboration with case managers and other treatment team members to ensure individuals receive the support they need for recovery and community integration.
Your lived experience with mental health or substance use services will enrich your ability to guide others, ultimately fostering a safe and supportive environment in accordance with the peer recovery philosophy.
What you need to be successful To excel as a Peer Recovery Specialist II in the Marcus Alert program, candidates must possess a robust skill set and qualifications. Being a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the Virginia Board of Counseling (RPRS) is essential, ensuring a solid foundation in peer recovery principles. Completion of the DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training is a prerequisite, equipping you with vital knowledge for supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. A minimum of one year of experience in a Peer Recovery Specialist role is crucial for understanding the dynamics of recovery work. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary for effective interactions with clients and team members.
Proficiency with software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, will facilitate accurate documentation and reporting. Additionally, a valid Virginia Driver's License is required to support outreach efforts and facilitate community engagement. These skills and qualifications embody the commitment to excellence that defines the peer recovery mission.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the VA Board of Counseling (RPRS) which includes the completion of DBHDS 72 hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training and at least one year of Peer Recovery Specialist experience.
Valid Virginia Driver's License.
Ready to join our team? If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we’re excited to meet you!
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.
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