Peer Recovery Specialist (Hourly): P&P District #31Chesapeake #W3103

Title: Peer Recovery Specialist (Hourly): P&P District #31Chesapeake #W3103

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $22.07 - $32.42

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr

• Central Admin

Location: Chesapeake P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

This position provides Oversight to the Peer Recovery Specialist Initiative on behalf of the Virginia Department of Corrections, in collaboration with DBHDS through the State Opioid Response Grant. Ensures all Probation Districts (43) and Community Corrections Alternative Programs (6) have approved Peer Recovery Specialists.

Strengthens collaboration between PRS and district staff to maintain probationer involvement in PRS Groups. Recruits additional PRS's for the Department and organize Peer Recovery Specialists trainings. Identify treatment phases and distribution of treatment progress markers to enhance motivation.

Provides ongoing education regarding the initiative to staff and probationers through the development of presentations, videos, brochures and posters. Offers supervision to regional PRS supervisors. Provides regular grant reports and needed documentation per grant regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability in facilitating peer recovery specialist groups. Demonstrated skill in making effective presentations to diverse audiences, including Department leadership, community agencies, other government agencies, and probationers.

Demonstrated skill in coaching others on their facilitation skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to develop partnerships between services agencies and probationers. Experiences using evidence based cognitive behavioral, social learning, cognitive restructuring and/or other behavioral changes approaches with clients or students.

Familiarity with the criminal justice system and substance use disorder services. Organizes and strong collaboration skills.

Additional Considerations

Additional knowledge in relevant counseling discipline or human services field. Peer Recovery Specialist from Certification from DBHDS. Working experience as counseling professional providing group and individua substance use disorder training

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System.

All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program

• Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-424-6760

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.