Psh Peer Bridger - Staunton, United States - Valley Community Services Board

Valley Community Services Board

Verified Company

Staunton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

VCSB is looking for a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Bridger The PSH Peer Bridger will provide direct Peer Recovery support to individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders within the community participating in the PSH program.

_Benefits_

Health insurance as low as $20.00 per month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
Eleven paid holidays.
Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Professional development assistance is provided at no cost.
Hourly rate starting at $17.1
Sign on bonus of $500.

_Summary of Essential Functions_

Provide direct Peer Recovery services to individuals participating in the PSH program.
Provide initial and ongoing peer reviews of client's strengths and needs, collaborating with the treatment team.
Actively participates in clinical and administrative supervision.
Participates in biweekly staff meetings and individual supervision in order to coordinate treatment services and plan service delivery.
Utilizes officebased and/or home visits to provide supportive, skillbased services including linking, referring, problemsolving, and consulting to individuals with substance use disorders.
Coordinates treatment services with other agencies in order to help individuals achieve stability.
Assists VCSB Emergency Services team in providing crisis intervention.

_Minimum Qualifications_
All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to be considered qualified for the position:

High school diploma or GED with identified related experience,
The parent of a minor or adult child with mental illness or substance abuse disorder or cooccurring mental illness and substance use disorder or an adult with personal experience with a family member with mental illness or substance use disorder or cooccurring mental illness and substance use disorder,
One year of recovery, and
Valid Virginia Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.