Full-Time position

Requirements:

• Must be certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Peer Support Specialist
• Valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record 
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule

Brief Description:

The Peer Support Specialist enhances recovery outcomes by serving as a consumer advocate and recovery role model within the psychosocial rehabilitation program. Drawing upon their lived experience with mental health challenges and personal recovery journey, the Peer Support Specialist offers intentional, empathetic support that fosters connection, hope, and empowerment.

Responsibilities include:

• Advocacy and Support: Walks alongside program members, offering encouragement, understanding, and advocacy as they navigate their recovery paths.

• Lived Experience: Utilizes personal recovery story in a purposeful and professional manner to inspire and demonstrate that recovery is possible.

• Psychoeducational Facilitation: Leads non-clinical psychoeducational groups focused on wellness, coping strategies, self-management, and stress reduction.

• Skill Modeling: Demonstrates and teaches practical recovery and coping skills, including problem-solving, communication, and self-care strategies.

• Rapport and Engagement: Builds trusting relationships through shared experience, empathy, and consistent support, helping peers feel seen, heard, and valued.

• Crisis and Stress Support: Provides early intervention and peer-level support during periods of increased stress or emotional difficulty.

The Peer Support Specialist plays a vital role in cultivating a recovery-oriented, person-centered environment where hope, resilience, and empowerment thrive.

Compensation and Benefits at Crossroads Services Board

At Crossroads Services Board, we are committed to offering a salary and fringe benefits package that is competitive with other agencies and businesses in our area. To support this goal, we conduct regular salary and benefits studies to ensure our offerings remain in line with market standards.

Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes:

• Approximately 90% employer-paid coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Access to the National Health Service Corps Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, with potential eligibility for college loan repayment

• Additional benefits that support the health, well-being, and professional development of our team members

We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Each staff member plays an essential role in our mission, and we value open communication through both formal and informal channels.

We look forward to a meaningful and rewarding partnership with each employee, built on mutual respect and shared success.