What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Peer Support Specialist position at WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD?
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 Certified/Registered Peer Support Specialists for various departments throughout our organization
General Responsibilities for Certified/Registered Peer Support Specialist:
- Provide peer support services to consumers with serious mental illness, 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 Certified/Registered Peer Support Specialist:
- Be a certified Peer Recovery Specialist or gain certification within the first 3 months of hire
- Must have lived experience
- Hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record
- Experience in using various computer software applications and/or Electronic Health Record preferred
Benefits for Full-Time Certified/Registered 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 WTCSB application or resume via Indeed, or via through our agency career page linked below! 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 an application.
WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer.
