Jobs · OTHR · Virginia

Peer Recovery Specialist - Crisis Services

Highlands Community Services (HCS) · Abingdon, VA · 3 wk ago
OTHR$16–$17.5/hrFull-time

About the role

This position offers an opportunity to be part of a new programming and services in a unique and meaningful work environment. Work directly alongside clinical crisis staff in facility and community settings to provide in-the-moment representation of the consumer perspective to assist in de-escalation and crisis intervention by providing empathy, emotional support, encouragement, and education that can only come from personal lived experience.

Responsibilities

Provide in-the-moment representation of the consumer perspective to assist in de-escalation and crisis intervention by providing empathy, emotional support, encouragement, and education that can only come from personal lived experience.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED and Peer Recovery Specialist Certification required; can be completed after hire
  • Lived experience with SUD or lived experience with SMI or similar diagnosis or lived experience with an immediate family member with SMI or similar diagnosis
  • Must include/attach an explanation of how your lived experience qualifies you for this role

Benefits

  • Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 4% Employer Retirement Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match Offering
  • Offering Trainings and Professional Growth
  • Paid Time Off Program
  • Observed Holidays
  • Work Schedule Flexibility
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits

Pay

Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50

Schedule

Full-time, Non-Exempt, Thursday - Saturday, 8:30 am – 9:45 pm

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