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Peer Recovery Specialist II (ACT)

City of Norfolk
Apr 23
Full-time
On-site
Va 23513, Virginia, United States
$45,444.51 - $76,135.40 USD yearly
Peer Support

Description


Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.  Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve.

The NCSB is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist III. Using their own recovery experience, the Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting peer involvement with the ACT team consumers by providing individual and group activities that promote recovery and community integration.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $47,262-$54,234

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

  • Provides peer counseling to ACT consumers who need high levels of advocacy by providing supportive counseling to achieve recovery goals, motivational enhancement, and assistance with the development of problem-solving skills. Fosters hope for recovery through education and self-esteem building exercises. 
  • Assessment of recovery goals and needs; updates treatment plans as necessary to capture peer counseling services. 
  • Prepares for and facilitates wellness, skill-building, and socialization groups. 
  • Links and assists the individual directly for the purpose of obtaining needed resources, services, and supports (i.e. entitlements, substance abuse treatment, medical care, food, skill training, crisis stabilization, housing, etc.). Assistance also includes advocating for the consumer in order to procure needed resources or services, while empowering the individual to be as independent as possible. May include transportation. 
  • Monitors progress, service delivery, physical and mental stability, and consumer satisfaction. 
  • Collaborates with internal and external providers and significant others as necessary for continuity of care. 
  • Assists ACT consumers with activities of daily living and improving healthy socialization. 
  • Assists in the provision of medical services, such as delivering and monitoring medications, and attending medical appointments. 
  • Maintains records related to service delivery according to applicable ethical requirements and the requirements of the NCSB and other regulatory agencies (Federal, State, and other). 
  • Participates in team meetings, clinical staffing and supervision. 
  • Establishes and maintains inter-agency working relationships regarding the provision of ACT services and other supportive services. 
  • Participates in professional development training, seminars, and conferences pertaining to the operation of NCSB Continuing Care and Clinical Services, as well as Peer Services. 
  • Performs other related duties as required. 

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   

Over one year experience working with adults with behavioral health disorders.

Preferred Education/Experience:

  • High School Education or GED. 
  • At least one year experience working with adults with severe mental illness. 
  • LIFE EXPERIENCE in order to relate to consumers as a peer in recovery.

Additional Information & Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Certified Peer Specialist and WRAP Facilitator Certification preferred.
  • Certified or certifiable in TOVA. 
  • Certified Peer Specialist.