MHCM Peer Support Specialist (982) Job at Greater Reach Community Services Board, Petersburg, VA

Y3k0Nk1za1o0NFo0L3BaczZjRUNZSmRTQlE9PQ==
  • Greater Reach Community Services Board
  • Petersburg, VA

Job Description

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter to become a full-time Peer Support Specialist .

Responsibilities

Instill hope that recovery is possible; Serves as a consumer advocate; Provides consumer information and acts as resource broker and navigator; Participate in the development of comprehensive, individualized plan of care that includes specific and individualized goals; Assists other service providers to understand the consumers perspective and subjective experience; Orients new consumers about the services, hours, locations staff and other pertinent information necessary for the consumer to understand the program and how to utilize it; Facilities recovery-oriented groups; Acts as a role model in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Requirements

M1: High school degree of general education diploma (GED).

M2: One (1) year position related lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.

M3: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered as a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist by the State of Virginia.

M4: 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.

M5: Valid Drivers License with a point balance of -6 or higher.

Preferred

P1: Three (3) years position related lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.

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.

Annual Salary Range

Grade S-C4

$41,195.00 - $46,344.00

Excellent fringe benefits

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,

Job Tags

Full time,

Similar Jobs

Gordon Food Service

2nd Shift Warehouse Package Handler - Part Time Job at Gordon Food Service

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table...

Procon Consulting

Senior Construction Manager - Federal Sector (Night Shift) Job at Procon Consulting

 ...Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering highimpact projects...  ...the future of the built environment. Procon is seeking a night shift Senior Construction Manager for a long-term opportunity... 

OneCall HR

Cannabis Production/Manufacturing Associate Job at OneCall HR

 ...Collective, Inc. (THCI) is hiring a Production Associate for our cannabis product manufacturing facility in Orange, MA. THCI is a...  ...that produces cannabis products for sale at licensed cannabis dispensaries throughout the state of MA. At THCI, the Production... 

BWXT

Health & Safety (H&S) Technician Job at BWXT

 ...continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXTs technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various... 

Internet Brands

Digital Marketing Solution Consultant Job at Internet Brands

DescriptionOverview:The Solutions Consultant Advisor is a pivotal role on our team, responsible for engaging with prospective and existing customers to understand their digital marketing needs and recommending tailored solutions that drive success. This role blends...