Peer Support Specialist - REQ 49170

Abacus Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Customer Support/Service, Finance, Healthcare, Hospital, Professional Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Secondary School, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment, Volunteer Experience
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
4 days ago

Job title: Peer Support Specialist(49170)

Starting Pay rate: $21.47

Possible Start date:asap

Hours/Shift: Schedule varies, will include days, evenings and weekends

Length of assignment: Contract: ongoing

Provide recovery-based peer support services and outreach to peers who are experiencing difficulties transitioning from hospitals to the community or who are experiencing difficulties that might lead to hospitalization.

Experience as a consumer of mental health or substance abuse services.

· Any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to 3 years of knowledge of human services, mental health, or substance abuse, including self-knowledge and participation in self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, consumer-run organizations, or similar programs, including paid or volunteer experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned leader in workforce and talent solutions with over 80 years of experience. We specialize in connecting skilled professionals with direct hire opportunities across industries like industrial, security, healthcare, finance and professional services. Known for our supportive culture and long-standing client partnerships, Abacus offers more than just a job —we provide a path to lasting career growth with trusted employers nationwide.

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