What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist (Registered/Certified) - Isle of Wight position at Western Tidewater Community Services Board?
Description
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking Peer Support Specialists for various departments throughout our organization
Salary range is based on qualifications, experience, budget, and internal equity.
General Responsibilities for Peer Support Specialist:
Qualifications and Skills for Peer Support Specialist:
Benefits for Full-Time Peer Support Specialist:
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org .
WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer
#INDHP
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking Peer Support Specialists for various departments throughout our organization
Salary range is based on qualifications, experience, budget, and internal equity.
General Responsibilities for Peer Support Specialist:
- Provide peer support services to consumers with behavioral health issues , substance abuse, and/or intellectual disabilities
- Function as a role model to peers
- Exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, and provide consumer information and peer support for consumers in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Assists and guides consumers toward achievement of specific goals identified by the consumer and specified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Qualifications and Skills for Peer Support Specialist:
- Be a certified Peer Recovery Specialist or gain certification within the first 3 months of hire
- Must have lived behavior health experience
- Hold a valid driver's license with an acceptable DMV record
- Experience in using various computer software applications and/or Electronic Health Record
Benefits for Full-Time Peer Support Specialist:
- Health Insurance/Life Insurance
- Virginia Retirement System plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
- Legal Resources
- VA529-Tuition Savings
- Critical & Accidental Insurance
- Tuition discount-South University
- Aflac
- Working Advantage - shopping discount
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org .
WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer
#INDHP
Salary : $36,934 - $56,651