VCSB is looking for our next Peer Recovery Specialist! A Peer is a partner who provides support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As part of the Community-Based Services team, the Peer plays a vital part in an individual's road to recovery by acting as a bridge between the individual and their treatment providers. The PSH Peer Bridger serves as a member of the collaborative treatment team and provides direct peer recovery services to individuals who are enrolled in the PSH program at VCSB. The incumbent facilitates positive, person-centered client relationships based on dignity, compassion, and respect.
Based on a third-party employee engagement survey conducted in 2025:
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77% of employees report being highly engaged.
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83% of employees report feeling supported by their supervisor
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83% of employees would recommend working at VCSB to others.
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79% of employees report they are equipped with the resources needed to effectively perform their jobs effectively.
Benefits:
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Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
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Hourly rate from $17.15 - $20.96.
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Clinical supervision provided at no cost.
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Health insurance as low as $40/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
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14 paid holidays.
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Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
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Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
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Professional development assistance provided at no cost.
Essential Functions:
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Provides direct Peer Recovery services to individuals identified with MH/SU treatment needs.
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Provide initial and ongoing peer reviews of client’s strengths and needs resulting in collaborative contributions with the treatment team; which are input into Recovery Resiliency Wellness Plan (RRWP) and updated and reviewed in accordance with Medicaid and licensure standards and VCSB policies.
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Complete documentation of progress notes to Medicaid standards. Complete forms required by Valley CSB policy.
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Actively participates in supervision.
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Participates in weekly staff meetings and individual supervisions in order to coordinate treatment services and plan service delivery.
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Utilizes office-based and/or home visits to provide supportive, skill-based services including linking, referring, problem-solving, and consulting to individuals with substance use disorders.
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Coordinates treatment services with other agencies, in order to help individuals achieve recovery May include education, consultation, and technical assistance to community groups/agencies.
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Assists VCSB Emergency Services team in providing crisis intervention, when clinically indicated.
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Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, consumers, and staff of outside agencies.
Minimum Requirements:
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Graduation from a Peer to Peer Support Specialist Training.
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Must be eligible to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in Virginia.
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High School diploma or equivalent with identified related experience.
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1 year (or more) of recovery.
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Acceptable driving record with a 0 or positive points balance.
Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
