COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B/PEER SPECIALIST, RECOVERY SUPPORT- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)

About the role

This is a FLSA non-exempt Peer Support Specialist position on the Recovery Support Team at Region Ten, providing peer support services to individuals with substance use disorder, completing residential screening assessments, coordinating residential placements, conducting outreach and education in Charlottesville’s Public Housing neighborhoods, and transporting clients to treatment and appointments. The role reports to the Program Manager of Recovery Support Services and operates under Region Ten CSB and DBHDS policies. Position located at 800 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual peer support to individuals with substance use disorder.
• Complete Residential Screening assessments and coordinate residential placements.
• Conduct outreach and education to people living in Charlottesville’s Public Housing neighborhoods.
• Transport clients as needed to residential treatment and appointments around the Charlottesville area.
• Perform duties as specified and according to Region Ten Community Services Board policies and DBHDS regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred.
• 72‑hour DBHDS Peer Support Specialist training completed prior to hiring preferred.
• 1‑year experience (paid or unpaid) in a Peer Support role preferred.
• Personal, lived experience in recovery required; sustained personal recovery recommended.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist through the Virginia Board of Counseling preferred at hire and must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record required.
• For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

Skills

• Knowledge of local community‑based recovery resources for adults and families; substance use and mental health disorders and treatment options; harm reduction models; recovery‑oriented systems of care.
• Skills in providing individual peer support, group facilitation, trauma‑informed care, engaging consumers in person‑centered, strength‑based treatment planning, word processing and computer operation.
• Ability to establish rapport with individuals with substance use disorder and/or co‑occurring disorders and their families; maintain effective working relationships with diverse professionals; conduct outreach and public education; accept supervision and seek it when needed; work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle to transport consumers; maintain documentation in an electronic health record; familiarity with computers.

Pay

• Grade 8 (Non‑Credentialed): $19.11 – $28.66 per hour.
• Grade 9 (Credentialed): $21.02 – $31.53 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time (Non‑Exempt)