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Peer Recovery Specialist

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Pay Rate: Competitive 

Job Summary

Seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals with substance use and/or mental health challenges. The Peer Recovery Specialist uses lived experience in recovery to provide mentorship, advocacy, and recovery-oriented support services that promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer recovery support services to individuals receiving behavioral health services

• Share lived recovery experience to inspire hope and promote engagement in services

• Assist individuals in developing recovery goals, wellness plans, and coping strategies

• Support individuals with navigating community resources, social services, and treatment options

• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and activities

• Encourage self-advocacy, personal responsibility, and skill-building

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams

• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards at all times

Qualifications

Required:

• Lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges

• Minimum of 1 year in sustained recovery (or as defined by state guidelines)

• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (VA) or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe

• High school diploma or GED

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in behavioral health, social services, or community-based programs

• Knowledge of local community resources in Virginia Beach

• Bilingual skills a plus