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Easterseals PORT Health

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health, Woodbridge, Virginia, us, 22195

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Description Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others navigating mental health or substance use challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health, our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We’re seeking a compassionate

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

to join our Community Regional Crisis Response (CR2) team and make a real difference by supporting individuals through crisis and connecting them with life-changing resources.

Schedule 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday–Tuesday with a half day on Wednesday. The position includes community travel to Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of these areas.

Your Role in Our Mission The

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

for CR2 is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes self‑determination, advocacy, and hope. The Peer Support Specialist assists with connecting individuals experiencing crisis to needed community resources and participates in our rotating on‑call schedule.

Why Join Us? As part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits‑eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive rate: $25.00 per hour

Generous paid time off

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program and legal services support

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Participation in Mobile Crisis training

The sign‑on and retention bonus will be paid out in two increments, plus additional yearly stipends provided as grant funding permits!

Ready to Apply? If you are a kind, compassionate Registered Peer Recovery Specialist looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this position and join our mission of enhancing lives and our community. Apply now via our website:

www.eastersealsport.com

or by sending your resume to

recruiter@eastersealsport.com .

What We’re Looking For

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED

Registered as a Peer Support Specialist in Virginia

A desire to provide community‑based services for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis

Must be or have been a recipient of mental health services

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance

About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600‑member team provides over 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an

Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL)

organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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