At Greater Reach, we are making behavioral health care accessible, compassionate and stigma-free. If youre driven by purpose and ready to help people feel seen, heard and supported, we want to hear from you! Here, you are not just joining a company; youre joining a mission. Greater Reach Community Services Board is seeking a full time Peer Recovery Specialist for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team within the Adult Services Department based out of Petersburg, Virginia.
Essential duties of this position include:
-Function as a role model to peers
-Exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills
-Serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
-Assist peers in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.
Travel will be required throughout the service area: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Colonial Heights, Sussex, Surry, Prince George/Hopewell, and Emporia/Greensville.
Requirements:
High school degree of general education diploma (GED) required, minimum one (1) year position related lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services up to three (3) years preferred; experience in behavioral health environment preferred; Certified Peer Recovery Certification accredited by the State of Virginia required; At least 12 consecutive months of sobriety or drug free (if substance abuse diagnosis exists) and/or at least 12 consecutive months of success within personal recovery required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Valid VA drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be certified as a CPRS and registered with the Virginia Board as a RPRS.
Annual Salary Range
Grade S-C4
$39,239.00 - $44,135.00
$2,500 Sign on Bonus
Excellent fringe benefits
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
EOE Statement:
Greater Reach Community Services Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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