Position Description
Company Overview
Join the HYPE family. H.Y.P.E. Counseling Services has been helping bridge the 360 degree mental health gap within the community of Richmond, Virginia since 2007. By way of our vast Ecosystem of services, we are able to truly support the individuals we serve in a truly holistic manner. Our programs specialize in substance use treatment and mental health services, and are licensed by the State of Virginia, and designed to empower our clients to develop the skills necessary to live independently in their communities. Come join our family if you are truly passionate about impacting the beautiful communities that we are continuing to develop.
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3.1 Clean Ways Academy - Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RCPRS) Position Overview
Who we’re looking for
HYPE Counseling Services is looking for Registered Peer Recovery Specialists in our Richmond, VA location! You will be providing peer to peer support services to individuals with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder. This position reports to Peer Services Program Management.
The goal of this position is to fully support and assist individuals through the beginning stages of early recovery with a concentration on removing barriers to recovery and reintegration into society as a productive member and sustainably independent.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
Including but not limited to:
● Work hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-3pm and one weekend per month.
● Performing a variety of paraprofessional duties in support of wellness and recovery by utilizing their lived experiences of recovery and mental illness and/or substance use disorder plus skills learned in formal training to provide non-clinical individual support sessions with the community members served to promote their recovery and resiliency.
● Offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach skills, provide practical assistance and connect individuals with resources, opportunities, communities of support and other people.
● Help to ensure the patient’s wellness-recovery plan by revealing the needs and preferences of the individuals being served to complete their measurable and personalized goals.
● The ability to support individuals through a very specific phase of their recovery.
● The ability to work well in an intensive setting as part of a team.
Qualifications
What you need to have:
● Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist certification and registration with Va. Board of Counseling (this must be verified before interview is scheduled)
● Valid VA Driver's License and Reliable Transportation required
● General knowledge and understanding of mental illness, substance use, and developmental disabilities
● Knowledge and understanding of the principles and components of recovery
● Lived experience in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges
● Knowledge of the local mental health/substance use disorder local systems as well as various services available in the community including public, private, and volunteer organizations
● Ability to work independently AND as part of a team.
● Good personal management skills – time management, organization, dependability and independence
Check out our perks + Benefits:
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our direct-hire employees enjoy the below benefits:
● Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life insurance
● 401K
● Short term/Long term disability
● Employee incentives
● Family oriented company culture
● The ability to make overtime
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
