Peer Recovery Specialist
International Executive Service Corps, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Peer Recovery Specialist
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking a candidate with lived experience of recovery from substance abuse to provide peer support services to adults with substance use disorders within the Restore Program (OBAT - Office Based Addiction Treatment).
Selected candidate will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and paid leave.
Responsibilities
Provide support through sharing personal life experience of recovery from a substance use disorder by giving resources, personal experiences, advocacy, education and coaching.
Perform screenings, conduct recovery-oriented service planning and provide individual goal implementation.
Work closely with members of the treatment team, including medical providers, clinicians, care coordinators and other peer service specialists to provide client perspective on a comprehensive assessment to determine individualized treatment preferences.
Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan by identifying client’s goals, strengths, and steps toward recovery, to include needed supports and 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 advocate for services on behalf of clients as needed.
Assist in the development and facilitation of recovery-oriented groups, using educational tools and personal experiences with substance use and/or mental illness.
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 and licensure standards.
Bonus Structure
$500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
$1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
$1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or re-employment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
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The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking a candidate with lived experience of recovery from substance abuse to provide peer support services to adults with substance use disorders within the Restore Program (OBAT - Office Based Addiction Treatment).
Selected candidate will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and paid leave.
Responsibilities
Provide support through sharing personal life experience of recovery from a substance use disorder by giving resources, personal experiences, advocacy, education and coaching.
Perform screenings, conduct recovery-oriented service planning and provide individual goal implementation.
Work closely with members of the treatment team, including medical providers, clinicians, care coordinators and other peer service specialists to provide client perspective on a comprehensive assessment to determine individualized treatment preferences.
Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan by identifying client’s goals, strengths, and steps toward recovery, to include needed supports and 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 advocate for services on behalf of clients as needed.
Assist in the development and facilitation of recovery-oriented groups, using educational tools and personal experiences with substance use and/or mental illness.
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 and licensure standards.
Bonus Structure
$500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
$1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
$1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or re-employment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
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