Peer Support Specialist Trainee-Jail Services
Alleghany Highlands Community Services · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Covington, Virginia, United States
- $16–$16 per hour
Provide supportive counseling and recovery services to individuals in the Alleghany Regional Jail, assisting with crisis management and recovery planning.
Compensation
Pay increase to $16 per hour after obtaining Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive atmosphere for individuals receiving services
- Provide supportive level counseling throughout the Emergency Custody Order (ECO) process and refer problems to appropriate staff members as required
- Record individual served progress and communicate with treatment team regarding progress and concerns
- Provide follow up outreach to individuals served in the form of face to face and/or phone contact
Requirements
- High School graduate or GED
Skills
Benefits
- Employer match on retirement contributions
- PTO leave