Western Tidewater Community Service Board: Provides behavioral health, substance abuse, and disability support services.
Must be a service member, veteran, military spouse or dependent; be or become a Peer Recovery Specialist within 3 months; hold/obtain base access and a valid driver’s license; peer lived experience preferred; EHR/computer skills preferred.
Summit BHC: Operates behavioral health and addiction treatment centers nationwide.
3+ YOECertification as a Peer Specialist and CPR required; 3+ years behavioral health experience; high school diploma; knowledge of addiction treatment, community resources, advocacy, and documentation.
Eastern Mennonite University: Private faith-based liberal arts university offering higher education degrees.
Currently enrolled student; high school diploma; ability to follow instructions, make entry-level decisions, communicate well, and support peers; flexible hours; genuine desire to help peers succeed.
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Provides community-based behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Must have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use and a minimum of 12 months successful recovery; complete DBHDS 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist training within 6 months; provide peer support, link clients to community resources, observe and document mental status.
City of Norfolk: Providing municipal services and public safety to Norfolk residents.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 2 years experience working with individuals with mental health/substance use challenges, demonstrated personal recovery, DBHDS 72-hour peer recovery training and Virginia peer recovery registration preferred; valid driver's license and BLS/first aid preferred.
Henrico County Public Schools: Provides K-12 public education services in Henri County, Virginia.
Lived recovery experience; completion of 72 hours CPRS training across four domains; passing IC&RC Peer Recovery Specialist exam; 500 supervised hours; knowledge of mental illness, SUD, trauma-informed care, confidentiality/HIPAA.
Pyramid Healthcare: Operates facilities for addiction recovery and mental health treatment.
Registered Peer Support Specialist certification through the Virginia Board of Counseling required or in progress; preferred associates in Human Services; duties include peer support, documentation, community linkage, client transport, and participating in after-hours coverage.
Alleghany Highlands Community Services: Providing community-based behavioral health and disability support services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED,≥1 year personal recovery, certified peer recovery specialist required (obtainable within 1 year), experience facilitating support groups preferred.
Colonial Behavioral Health: Provides behavioral health and developmental services to Virginia residents.
1+ YOEMinimum 1 year behavioral health experience, high school diploma/GED, peer recovery training, valid driver's license and DMV record, ability to work varied shifts including evenings/weekends.
Tidewater Community College: Public community college providing associate degrees and workforce training.
Currently enrolled VPCC student in good academic standing with subject proficiency, good communication, reliable attendance, and ability to work with students with disabilities.
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems: Provides comprehensive medical and dental healthcare to rural communities.
Lived recovery experience required; CPRS certification (or eligible), valid driver's license, ability to document in EHR, strong communication and peer support skills.
Henrico County Public Schools: Public school district serving K-12 students in Henri County.
Must have lived recovery experience, VCB Peer Recovery Specialist certification (or working toward RPRS), valid driver\u000driver's license, completion of 500 supervised hours, ability to model recovery and maintain professional boundaries, and pass required background checks.
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services: Providing mental health, developmental, and substance abuse services.
High school diploma/GED, valid driver\u000driver's license, lived experience in recovery, ability to provide peer support, crisis intervention, advocacy and documentation.
Helping Hearts of VA: Provider of outpatient substance use and behavioral health treatment.
Certification as a Peer Specialist or equivalent in mental health or addiction counseling; strong behavioral health knowledge; crisis intervention; motivational interviewing; excellent communication; empathy.
Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board: Operates mental health clinics and residential care facilities.
Full-time recovery support specialist providing peer services in MAT within criminal justice; lead groups; provide outreach and post-discharge follow-up; transport as needed.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare: Providing mental health and substance abuse support services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1+ year of lived recovery experience, Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist certification required or to be completed within one year, background checks and good driving record, ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs, local travel ~20%.
Student Employee Work Study/Work Program - Peer Tutor
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
$13/hrOnsitePart Time
Eastern Mennonite University: Private faith-based university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Currently enrolled student; high school diploma/GED; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to tutor peers, follow instructions, make entry-level decisions, and work flexible hours.
Peer Recovery Specialist - Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health
Chesterfield or Henrico or Richmond
$60k/yrHybridFull Time
Virginia Commonwealth University: Public research university and academic medical center in Richmond.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1+ year experience with the supported population, certified peer support specialist or eligibility for peer recovery support specialist certification, completion of onboarding within 30 days.