CS Therapist I - Certified Peer Support Specialist (HIDTA Grant funded)

CS Therapist I - Certified Peer Support Specialist (HIDTA Grant funded)

Salary

$70,921.50 - $97,968.00 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610749

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

Adult Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C42

Hiring Salary

$70,921.50 $97,968.00 Annually

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you interested in being the bridge between Incarceration and Recovery!

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to create real change? Prince William Community Services (PWCS) is seeking a dedicated Clinical Services Caseworker Associate - Peer Support Specialist to join an innovative new initiative aimed at improving the lives of justice-involved individuals with opioid use disorder. This role offers you the chance to be a vital connector, supporting people in their most vulnerable moments and guiding them toward recovery, stability, and a second chance.

In collaboration with the Prince William Regional Adult Detention Center and George Mason University's Jail MAT (JMAT) program, this HIDTA Grant-funded role directly supports individuals receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder while incarcerated and continues that support through their reentry into the community. As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide group and one-on-one motivational support, overdose prevention education, and reentry planning. In addition, you'll help ensure participants have access to the services they need post-release, from continued MAT services to transportation, housing, employment, and more. Your lived experience will not only offer hope and connection but also improve outcomes like reduced overdose risk and lower recidivism, making a lasting impact on individual lives and community health.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2500 is payable after (90) days of employment have been completed. The final $2,500 installment will be payable following the completion of the probationary period.

About This Role:

In this role as a Clinical Services Caseworker Associate - Peer Support Specialist you will facilitate peer-led support groups and individual mentoring inside the Adult Detention Center. You will provide overdose prevention education and distribute naloxone kits. You will collaborate with jail, GMU, PWCS Staff, and other community-based partners to support treatment continuity. The individual in the role will offer reentry navigation and warm handoffs to community MAT services and social supports, as well as help participants meet court-mandated goals and coordinate with supervision officers. You will also advocate for client needs in accessing housing, employment, medical care, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of related experience providing support services to individuals challenged with substance use issues.

Preferences:

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, or have completed 72-hour DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist training, and are able to sit for the exam
• Lived experience with substance use and/or mental health-related challenges.
• Ability to connect and develop a rapport with the client population.
• Have received training in providing person-centered, strengths-based support services
• Experience in completing documentation necessary to maintain client records, including wellness recovery plans and progress notes.
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid drivers license;
• Must pass DMV record check;
• Must pass TB test;
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check;
• Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule:

FLSA Exempt - Standard Mon - Fri days, with some flexibility

Hiring Salary Range: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00

We offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans

• Paid Annual Leave

• Paid Personal Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans

• Optional Group Life Insurance

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Please select the answer that best represents your education.

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field
• Associate's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Associates Degree in an unrelated field
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

03

Are you a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed the 72-hour DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist training?

• Yes
• No

05

Please quantify your experience in providing services to adults who have experienced substance use challenges.

• Five or more years of experience
• Four years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• No Experience

06

Do you have lived experiences of a substance use disorder?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a minimum of 2 years in recovery from a substance use disorder?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience providing person-centered, strengths-based support services?

• Yes
• No

09

Please quantify your experience providing documentation necessary to maintain client records, wellness recovery plans, and progress notes.

• Five or more years of experience
• Four years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• No Experience

10

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers