*$2,500 Sign-on Bonus
This position uses personal recovery experience and training to connect with individuals and offer peer recovery support, engagement, and education to those receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Treatment while incarcerated and receiving services through the Sheriff's Office Medical Branch. This role works with individuals recovering from substance use disorders who are incarcerated or in the process of reentering the community after a period of incarceration and involvement in jail-based recovery and treatment services. This position is based within the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and focuses exclusively on working with incarcerated individuals receiving MOUD and re-entry services. Responsibilities include conducting structured, reentry focused assessments to identify social, health, emotional, and economic needs and supporting successful transition to community-based recovery and treatment, recovery supports, and other identified services.
This position engages and motivates individuals to maintain active participation in recovery and continue active engagement in a recovery lifestyle. The duties may include individual and group support, coordination of transportation coordination, supporting assistance with recovery housing decisions, and connection to essential services and helping individuals access needed services and natural supports such as self-help programs, wellness, and basic needs.
This role requires coordination with the Sheriff’s Office medical team, behavioral health team, and other community partners to support continuity of care, including release planning, medication access, and linkage to treatment and recovery supports upon release. The position also supports program data collection and tracking efforts, including accurate documentation of services provided, client engagement, and reentry outcomes to meet program and grant reporting requirements. This position requires strong documentation, coordination, and the ability to effectively manage assigned responsibilities within a structured correctional environment. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with established protocols and chain of command, with the expectation that any concerns, barriers, or clinical considerations are communicated to supervisory staff in a timely manner for review and guidance.
Note: This is a grant funded position and funding is evaluated each year.
*This position includes a sign-on bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full-time). This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Agency: Sheriff
Location: ADULT DETENTION CENTER, 10520 JUDICIAL DR, FAIRFAX (FJ23)