Position Details
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position Peer Recovery Specialist Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC Requisition Number 2026267 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule
Overnight Shift: 11pm - 7:30 am Tuesday-Saturday
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE04 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary
$38,579 - $57,386
A 10% special assignment and 7% shift differential are offered with this position.
Job Description
This position is located at 216 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
Recovery doesn't stop after business hours-and neither do we. Join our Crisis Receiving Center team and use your lived experience to help individuals experiencing behavioral health crises find hope, connection, and support during some of their most difficult moments.
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health (CIBH) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support peers in their mental health and/or substance use recovery by modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness via telling your recovery story; assisting them in identifying personal recovery goals; and developing and utilizing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. This position specifically works to support individuals who are in crisis and to help promote post-crisis growth.
What You'll Do:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Special Requirement:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 06/04/2026 Job Close Date 06/18/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants
Please ensure that either Full Time or Part Time is indicated for each Employment entry listed on the resume/application.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting N = Never Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Never- Never occurs. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
general office equipment, laptop, cellphones, fax, copier, city vehicles
Protective Equipment Required
n/a
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Yes, other Peers or supervisor.
Professional References
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