Peer Recovery Specialist

Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board

Lebanon, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Criminal Justice, Customer Support/Service, Medications, Probation/Parole, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Lebanon, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago

This is a full-time position with an excellent fringe benefits package. Provides recovery support services to individuals participating in medication assisted treatment within the criminal justice system population, such as re-entry, jail systems, probation and parole. Assist in creating a recovery environment and acting as an advocate for the needs and rights of individuals. Act as lead staff in support groups, teaching/training recovery information and recovery tools, and post-discharge recovery check-ups. Provide recovery support services at other locations, as assigned by immediate supervisor. Model personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness by assisting individuals in telling their recovery story, how needs are respectfully met, and how a belief in themselves is maintained. Model and practice recovery principles in all activities including hope, empowerment, responsibility, mutuality and self-determination. Transport or escort individuals to various activities to and from programming when assigned by supervisor.

Hiring Range: $29,136 - $36,432 annual salary. (Offers for candidates with more than 10 years of relevant experience may exceed the listed hiring range. Cumberland will only engage in compensation discussions and negotiations after an initial offer of employment is extended.)

 

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Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board