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Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Horizons - 7037-1-# - Martinsville, VA

Piedmont Community ServicesMartinsville, VAFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open peer support specialist jobs in Virginia post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $21.25–$23.42, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Peer support specialists employed in Virginia earn a median of $20.89 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

A full-time position is available for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist within the Horizons programs. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer support services designed to promote individuals' health improvement, recovery, resiliency, and overall wellness. To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of one year of lived experience with substance use disorder challenges and sustained personal recovery, as documented in the application. This position requires travel between all Horizons program sites, with the primary work location based at the Martinsville Horizons program. A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required. Applicants must be certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Virginia or be eligible to obtain certification.

Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

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PCS' outstanding Benefits Package is included

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Acquire additional training / certification related to the position to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment

Generous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice

Employer contribution to Health Insurance

Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, and HSA / FSA options

Wellness Program, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Community Engagement opportunities

VRS VA Retirement with Employer Percentage Match

Paid Life Insurance 2x your Salary

Opportunity to serve your community and transform lives!

Piedmont Community Services, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, helps people, families, and our community to improve their quality of life, m aking the most of available resources to offer a full range of behavioral health and developmental services, from prevention and treatment to education and support. Join our team and help provide compassionate care when it matters most.

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.

From Piedmont Community Services's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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