Looking to connect with others and contribute to your community through volunteering? Or ready to explore returning to work? Or looking for Virginia Peer Recovery Support Specialist jobs? This is the page for you!
Have a mental health recovery or peer specialist job to list? Contact the VOCAL Network by email at network@nullvocalvirginia.org or 804-343-1777. There is no fee to post.
VOCAL Volunteer Opportunities
Peer Voice at Crisis Intervention Trainings – Be mentored by VOCAL staff on how to speak with law enforcement and professionals to share your experience as a peer in order to strengthen the positive relationships between the justice system and those with lived experience.
VOCAL’s Board of Directors – Contact Deidre Johnson at deidre@nullvocalvirginia.org or 804.343.1777 for BOD info.
VOCAL Volunteers – How would you like to contribute to the peer recovery movement in Virginia? VOCAL would love to support you in designing a volunteer position that fits your skills and passions. We also have ongoing needs where we could use support, as well. Contact Yolande Long at network@nullvocalvirginia.org or 804.343.1777.
Paid Jobs and Careers for Virginia Peers/Volunteer Opportunities
This list is based on information we receive from third parties. Contact them directly for the most up-to-date status.
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley Seeks Peer Recovery Specialist for Addiction, Warmline Operator
20-39 hours/week, between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Blueridge Behavioral Healthcare’s Burrell Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit
Provide peer recovery services, especially for individuals receiving services related to opioid use disorder.
Contact Robin Hubert at 540-362-0061, or email her at rhubert@nullrvonourown.com.
FT Bilingual Direct Support Technician Position with City of Alexandria
The Direct Support Technician will provide direct parent-to-parent support and advocacy in Spanish and English with families who have a child(ren) with emotional, developmental, behavioral, substance abuse, or mental health challenges.
Apply here.
Career Opportunities at Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services – Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/login
Veteran Peers may consider employment with one of the VA hospitals in the state. They also offer a Peer Support Apprentice Program for those who are not yet certified. http://www.vacareers.va.gov/peer-to-peer/http://www.vacareers.va.gov/peer-to-peer/
A search for “Peer Specialist” in Virginia on Indeed produced many viable options mixed in with positions that have nothing to do with peer support, but it is easy to tell the difference.