SUD Peer Recovery Specialist - Mobile Response Unit (1288)

Job Description

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 offering a great opportunity for a full time SUD Peer Recovery Specialist with the Mobile Response Unit in our Prevention and Recovery Department.

Responsibilities

This position serves as a member of the GRCSB Mobile Response Unit that covers the localities of Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Prince George and Surry. Peer Recovery Specialists on the Mobile Response Unit team up with area law enforcement to provide non-clinical, person-centered, strengths based, wellness focused, and trauma-informed support while helping to ensure the persons recovery, resiliency, and wellness plan reveals the needs and preferences of the person being served to complete their measurable and personalized goals. Referrals to the team are submitted from local Dispatch, EMS, fire & Rescue, Law Enforcement, Hospitals, Families, and other supportive individuals. Mobile response teams conduct outreach and offer services to people who have experienced an overdose within 48-72 hours of the overdose event. Additionally, this position conducts community outreach, training, and facilitates recovery related events.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum one (1) year position related lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services up to three (3) years preferred;
• Experience in behavioral health environment required.
• At least 12 consecutive months of sustained behavioral health recovery required.
• Completion of the DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training.
• Ability to apply for Virginias Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Credential within six (6) months of hire.
• CIT Training required within 3 months of hire.
• Work experience with law enforcement preferred.
• Valid VA drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two (2) years as a Certified and Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Three (3) year position related lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use services.
• Experience working with law enforcement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders; to perform work tasks in a harmonious and effective manner and to be able to balance personal recovery with aspects of the delivering services to other consumers.
• Experience providing services in community settings (ex. consumer homes)
• Experience facilitating trainings and presentations to varying audiences (ex. schools systems, local government agencies, faith based organizations, and other stakeholders).

Special Work Conditions

Ability to life up to 35 pounds. This position is community based to include home visits, local government locations to include public schools, and various stakeholder locations to include faith based entities. May be required to work evenings or travel throughout the Commonwealth, including overnight, to support agency functions.

Will be required to travel within the Greater Reach CSB catchment area.

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.

This position is funded through a grant provided by The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds. Should the funding end or be reduced, the position may be modified or eliminated in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

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, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.