Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board

CONTACT INFORMATION: Emergency - 703-573-5679 / Detox - 703-502-7000 (24/7)
703-383-8500 TTY 711
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Barbara Wadley-Young, PhD, MSW
Acting Executive Director

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Realistic Job Preview: Peer Support Specialist - Sept. 5, 2019

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Date & Time
9/05/2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Location
Lower Level, Room 419/425
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Individuals in recovery from mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders are often drawn to careers helping others along their recovery journey. The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has numerous openings for Peer Support Specialists. Join us to...

  • Hear from two experienced Peer Support Specialists, Jalna Harris & Nicholas Yacoub, as they share insights on their daily work.
  • Get an explanation on the County’s hiring processes and procedures.
  • Learn about the soft skills, training, and other qualifications needed to be successful in the peer recovery field.

We invite peers, service providers, and all those who want to:

  • Use their recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges to help others in recovery.
  • Understand what CSB hiring managers really want in a Peer Support Specialist.
  • Hear from Peer Support Specialists and ask questions about their work.
  • Learn how to better support peers interested in peer support as a career.

Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP to Cynthia Evans, 703-207-7769 for this interactive, information-packed session.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For information, call 703-324-7424, TTY 711.

For information on how to reach this location using public transportation, visit www.fairfaxconnector.com (703-339-7871, TTY 711) or www.wmata.com (202-637-7000, TTY 202-638-3780).

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