Share Email Opening Title Peer Recovery Support Specialist-Alive RVA  Description The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a qualified professional to join our team. This is a grant-funded, full-time position. As a key team player, the qualified person will share his/her lived experience of recovery, and be primarily responsible for the provision of support and encouragement to people with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders and other health issues. Working alongside other Peer Specialists, the qualified person will operate the AliveRVA Warm Line to provide peer support services and resource referral, and to potentially provide peer support services in participating hospital emergency departments. Essential job duties include: Providing motivational and informational support in adults with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders; maintaining detailed and up-to-date knowledge of community treatment and recovery support resources and self-help support groups’ locations; assisting with computer-based health/wellness and employment activities in the consumer computer lab; coordinates with sub-contract agencies and community partners; conducts individual and community partner outreach activities; prepares reports; attends staff meetings; maintains information about ongoing activities; and completes regular documentation of efforts in an electronic health record as directed. Will include travel around metro Richmond area.   Position Requirements Applicant must be competent and comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as sensitive to, and possess an understanding of, addiction and behavioral health disorders. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required. Minimum requirements: High School Diploma or GED and at least two years’ experience delivering peer recovery support services. This program is looking for individuals with lived experience. Certification in Peer Recovery Support Services or certification eligibility preferred. Valid Virginia driver’s license required. This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates will need to re-apply for consideration.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Open Date 1/31/2020   Close Date   About the Organization Join the Fearless! Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond. Our Mission: RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve. Our Vision: An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential. Our Values: Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time. RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin. Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.   Starting Salary Range $17.57 per hour   EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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