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Peer Recovery Specialist - Recovery Court
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What they do
A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.
$58,862 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The New River Valley Recovery Court is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person-centered, wellness-focused support to participants of the Recovery Court Program, who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder and are involved with the criminal justice system. The Peer Recovery Specialist would share firsthand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support participants in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self-advocacy. The Peer Recovery Specialist would work as a part of the Recovery Court Team to provide individual and group peer support services for participants of the New River Valley Recovery Court Program.