Peer Recovery Specialist (ACT)

General Statement of Duties Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 4, 2026. Serves as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator; provides outreach and support to individuals; does related work as required. Essential Duties • Provide outreach and support to mental health individuals receiving services. • Link individuals to agency and community provider appointments. • Assisting individuals with obtaining needed resources in the community. • Serve as a recovery coach to individuals by sharing personal recovery story while maintaining professional boundaries. • Co-facilitate agency education and support groups related to recovery including Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP). • Assist individuals with participating in social and recreational outlets to further recovery goals. • Participate in agency committees/work groups as needed. • Develop therapeutic relationships with individuals. • Knowledge of professional boundaries and mental health recovery model. • Model and encourage development of a recovery-oriented lifestyle. Lived personal experience in their own recovery and willingness to share personal story to help others. Requires successful completion of 72 hours in each of the four domains of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) CPRS Training Curriculum. Successful completion of 500 hours of supervised hands-on experience relevant to the four CPPRS. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school with coursework or degree in a relevant field and previous relevant work experience i s preferred; OR , a ny equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Additional Information Valid driver' s license and a safe driving record to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide. May be required to work a flexible or on-call schedule. Requires maintaining current certification as a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. May require Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Facilitator certification and Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) Facilitator certification. TB test; A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee. How To Apply Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 4, 2026. You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at . Minimum Salary 54390 Maximum Salary 100053 Currency USD Main Organization General Government General Government Employment Status Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time Amount of Travel Work At Home

Created: 2026-04-19