Are you a compassionate and caring individual interested in using your lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use and recovery to model wellness, recovery, and resiliency? Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health (CIBH) is seeking a substance use or co-occurring Peer Recovery Specialist to support peers in their mental health and substance use recovery by modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness via telling your recovery story; assisting them in identifying personal recovery goals; and developing and utilizing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. This position will include being part of the mobile PEAKE Team who work off of a 34-foot RV out in the community providing overdose prevention and response education and resources, as well as peer support. Part of being on the PEAKE Team includes the responsibility of being trained to both operate and drive the RV. You will also complete required annual compliance training and participate actively and constructively in program and professional development.

Reads, comprehends, and adheres to the Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. Report any violations, inconsistencies, or discrepancies about the Corporate Compliance policies and procedures or the HIPAA policies and procedures to the supervisor or appropriate authority.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field. Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience. Special Certifications and Licenses: Must complete Virginia Department of Behavioral Health Developmental Services (DBHDS) Peer Recovery Specialist Training and be certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in the state of Virginia. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City driving standards. Special Requirement(s): Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.