What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist #4304 position at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services?
Responsibilities
Provides person centered wellness focused support to engage individuals in treatment and to promote use of the individuals wellness recovery plan; shares his/her firsthand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in the communities and support individuals in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and selfadvocacy; has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and Substance Disorders and the ability to assist the individual to address symptoms using his/her individual wellness plan; provides Peer Support; serve as an advocate; carry out wellness rehabilitation for mental health and substance use disorders and support functions; promote recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions; promote employment, education, health, and community integration; and serve as a role model for personal recovery;services include outreach, monitoring, advocacy, daily living support, crisis intervention, consultation to families, development of functional skills and appropriate behavior, transportation to implement the individual service plan, and similar functions; services may be rendered in the group setting or on an individual basis; participates in special events, conferences, workshops, and training within the mental health system and community; works closely with staff, hospitals, and other community agencies and organizations; documents all contacts, activities in the individuals records.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements[]{#_Hlk162277716}
M1:High school diploma or equivalent
M2:Must be, or previously have been a recipient of mental health or substance use disorder services for a mentalillness or substance use disorder and should be well along in the recovery process
M3:Valid drivers license and safe driving record
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE
$37,832 - $66,206
Excellent Fringe Benefit
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APPLY AT: WWW.DPCS.ORG
**PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**
Provides person centered wellness focused support to engage individuals in treatment and to promote use of the individuals wellness recovery plan; shares his/her firsthand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in the communities and support individuals in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and selfadvocacy; has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and Substance Disorders and the ability to assist the individual to address symptoms using his/her individual wellness plan; provides Peer Support; serve as an advocate; carry out wellness rehabilitation for mental health and substance use disorders and support functions; promote recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions; promote employment, education, health, and community integration; and serve as a role model for personal recovery;services include outreach, monitoring, advocacy, daily living support, crisis intervention, consultation to families, development of functional skills and appropriate behavior, transportation to implement the individual service plan, and similar functions; services may be rendered in the group setting or on an individual basis; participates in special events, conferences, workshops, and training within the mental health system and community; works closely with staff, hospitals, and other community agencies and organizations; documents all contacts, activities in the individuals records.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements[]{#_Hlk162277716}
M1:High school diploma or equivalent
M2:Must be, or previously have been a recipient of mental health or substance use disorder services for a mentalillness or substance use disorder and should be well along in the recovery process
M3:Valid drivers license and safe driving record
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE
$37,832 - $66,206
Excellent Fringe Benefit
s
APPLY AT: WWW.DPCS.ORG
**PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**
Salary : $37,832 - $66,206
