Peer Recovery Specialist (core Guide)

firsthand

Newport News, VA, United States
Base: $22 ph; bonus/equity: performance bonus pote...
On-site
Lived experience with smi or sud
Two years demonstrated recovery time
Valid driver's license required
firsthand is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist, referred to internally as a Core Guide, to support individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) in Newport News, VA. The role emphasizes empathy, lived experience, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to foster recovery and wellness in clients

Job Summary

  • The role involves conducting community outreach to individuals with serious mental illness in homes, shelters, hospitals, and emergency departments.
  • Core Guides act as trusted partners to help individuals reconnect with healthcare, schedule appointments, and address social determinants of health.
  • Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including physical and mental health coverage, 401(k) matching, and up to 20 days of vacation.

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firsthand is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist, referred to internally as a Core Guide, to support individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) in Newport News, VA. The role emphasizes empathy, lived experience, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to foster recovery and wellness in clients.

Salary

Base: $22 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Performance bonus potential and equity available; Benefits: Physical/mental health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience with SMI or SUD
  • Two years demonstrated recovery time
  • Valid driver's license required
  • State Peer Recovery certification eligibility
  • Proficiency with smartphone and computer tools

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with direct in-person outreach
  • Expertise in recovery education and coaching
  • Understanding of trauma-informed approaches
  • Familiarity with local community resources
  • Interest in Community Health Worker credential

Key Requirements

  • State Peer Recovery certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
  • Minimum two years of recovery time from mental health/substance disorder
  • Valid driver's license with ability to operate company vehicle
  • Demonstrated proficiency with email, messaging services, and apps

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