ACT Peer Support Specialist

District 19 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.

Please note: Position will require travel to area clinics/programs in the D19 catchment area to provide recovery support when needed.

Requirements: (Experience, Essential Education, and Skills Needed):
Relevant lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.

At least 24 consecutive months of sobriety or drug free (if substance abuse diagnosis exists). At least 24 consecutive months of success within personal recovery.

This position requires registration as a Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) by the Virginia Board of Counseling.

High school diploma or equivalent. No less than 500 paid and or volunteer hours within the preceding year providing recovery related activities to consumers with mental illness.

Preferred experience working in a behavioral health setting; general clerical experience; experience working with computer applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and data entry experience. Knowledge in preparing financials and/or procurement documents.

Preferred Qualifications / Other Relevant Job Information:
Salary:
This is a Grade S-C4, starting salary is $39,239. Salary is negotiable.

Benefits:
Health insurance, company-sponsored retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System.
Paid Sick, Annual, and Holiday leave, plus including birthday leave. For more benefits details, Click Here.

District 19 Community Service Board is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program available to full-time government and nonprofit employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. For more information, check out Public Service Loan Forgiveness information on the Federal Student Aid website

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO.

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