Peer Support Specialist Trainee-Jail Services
Job Description
Job Description
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs a variety of paraprofessional duties in support of wellness and recovery by assisting individuals within Alleghany Regional Jail. Assists individuals in mental health crisis by providing supportive counseling, helping them articulate their support needs and developing strategies for recovery, helping them monitor their progress, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience and training.
**Please provide a cover letter describing your recovery history and time in recovery.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
- High School graduate or GED required.
- Valid drivers' license and safe driving record required.
- Must be, or have previously been a recipient of mental health services or substance use disorder services for a mental illness or substance use disorder and should be well along in the recovery process.
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or willing to obtain within six months of hire
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide supportive atmosphere for individuals receiving services
- Provides supportive level counseling throughout the Emergency Custody Order (ECO) process and refers problems to appropriate staff members as required
- Records individual served progress and communicates with treatment team regarding progress and concerns
- Provides follow up outreach to individuals served in the form of face to face and/or phone contact
BENEFITS
Employer match on retirement contributions, PTO leave. Pay increase to $16 per hour after obtaining Certification.
Recommended Jobs
Test Engineer -Active TS/SCI
Analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data co…
Oakley - Specialized Consultant
Requisition I D : 896061 Store #: 00B033 Williamsburg Store Position : Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Oakley, we believe everyone in the world can and w…
Business Development Manager
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) ~ Company parties ~ Dental insurance ~ Free uniforms ~ Health insurance ~ Paid time off ~ Training & development ~ Vision insuranc…
Machine Operator
Job ID: 512766 Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfol…
Nodejs API Developer
Role: Nodejs API Developer Location: Sterling, VA Hybrid from day one Type: Contract Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful API s and microservices using…
Transport Opertns Manager I
Oversee and perform a variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance activities. Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment opera…
Prog Admin Specialist II
Perform special duties as assigned. Plan, execute and continually review incident and emergency management operations. Assist residency management and Regional Incident Coordinator with Area and Regio…
Summer Field Trip Camp Counselor - Ashburn
Job Description Job Description Location: 43071 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA 20148 Field Trip Dates: 7/21/2025 (Mon) - 8/15/2025 (Fri) Field Trip Hours: 8:45 am - 5:15 pm (actual shifts may vary) …
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist CPO
Job Description Job Description Specialized Orthopaedic Services, Inc. is a privately owned and well-established company founded in 1994. We have ABC accreditation. We are looking for a candidate…