Cs Therapist I - Certified Peer Support Specialist (Part Time)

Are you interested in being part of a well-established community program whose mission is to promote and facilitate high quality services delivered with respect and dignity to Prince William County? Our organization promotes recovery as an ongoing process that is essential to an individual's wellness, public health, and a positive standard of living. Prince William County Community Services is looking for an individual certified as a peer specialist with firsthand, lived experience with substance use disorder(s) and has had success in long-term substance use recovery to fill our Part-time Peer Support Specialist position. The incumbent will work with individuals struggling with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders who would benefit from one-on-one support in the community.

About This Role:
In this role, you will be expected to engage with clients in the community daily and link individuals to resources and support in the community to enhance recovery efforts. You will be expected to document all individual engagement and interactions on a daily basis. You will be responsible for providing one-on-one Peer support to assist individuals in recovery goal setting. You will work directly with your clients to help them to define, create, and move towards their own recovery goals. The person in this role must be able to work in a diverse population to meet the needs of our community.
You will be expected to be familiar with resources in the area and have a working knowledge of recovery tools to assist individuals in their recovery process. You will be able to work with a treatment team to include therapists, case managers, and other professionals and will meet with the treatment team regularly regarding your clients. You will be working closely with community partners to include police, fire and rescue, the ADC, and the PWC health department. You will be expected to collaborate with these other departments, agencies, and community resources on a regular basis and maintain healthy and professional boundaries with all clients, staff, and community partners. You will also be expected to stay up to date on all required state and agency training and you will be provided with regular supervision.
Minimum Requirements:

• High school plus 5 years of experience providing substance use services in a Human Services environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience as a Peer Recovery Specialist
• Must have lived personal experiences of substance use disorders.
• Candidate must be in recovery at minimum 2 years, from substance use disorder
• Experience working with substance using and co-occurring adult individuals
• An understanding of how and where to network with people who abuse substances as well as how to develop rapport with this population
• Experience assessing client needs and providing access to appropriate services
• Experience in providing person centered, strengths-based support services
• Experience as a Certified PEER Support Specialist
• Experience providing clinical documentation necessary to maintain client records including treatment planning/wellness recovery plan, progress notes, quarterly reviews and annual assessments
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related behavioral science field
• Be a proficient user level of MS Suite and an EHR
• Bilingual(English/Spanish)

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB Test
• Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprinted based national criminal history record check.

Work Schedule:
2 -3 days per week (18.75 hours per week), some evening hours may be required

Starting Salary Range: $35.48 - $42.25
NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Click to HERE view the full class description.
Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug free workplace.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.
Employment Type: Part-Time (PB)