Justin Harvey
Richmond,VA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist with lived experience in recovery and a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate early sobriety and reintegrate into the community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
House President
Tempest and Crescendo Oxford Houses
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for calling a regular business meeting not less than once per week. Presiding over all meetings and following the Oxford House Meeting Agenda and basic parliamentary procedure.
- Providing general leadership within the house. Such leadership should include encouraging all house officers to fulfill their duties and handling complaints from members of the house as to general operation, personality conflicts, or events which would affect the reputation of the house.
- Responsible for calling and presiding over emergency house meetings, particularly in regard to a house member’s concerns of possible alcohol or drug use by a resident.
- Responsible for presiding over the process of attracting and interviewing prospective new residents, orienting new house members, including reading house rules, filling out appropriate paperwork, and providing newcomer packets.
Chapter Chairperson
Oxford House Inc.
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Presided over Chapter meetings, made certain Chapter bylaws and the Oxford House system of operations are adhered to, ensuring that the democratic process is followed.
- Worked in tandem with all other chapter level officers and acted as mediator, along with Housing Service Committee Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Housing Service Committee in any house dispute, if called upon.
- Voting member of the State Association Board of Directors. Reported to State Association on Chapter activity, current member status, and it's financial status.
Network Switching Systems Operator
US Army
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Operation and maintenance of node centers, large and small extension nodes, operating procedures, troubleshooting and basic network management.
- Interpret computer printouts to troubleshoot and replace faulty line replaceable units (packet switches, CISCO routers, digital and analog telephone switching boards).
- Establish and maintain COMSEC security and security keys on all communications equipment while on and off duty.
Education
Certificate - PRS
Peer Recovery Specialist
Richmond, VA01-2024
High School Diploma -
VA Randolph Adult Education
Glen Allen, VA11-2002
Skills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Crisis management
Timeline
Chapter Chairperson
Oxford House Inc.
11.2024 - 11.2025
House President
Tempest and Crescendo Oxford Houses
01.2024 - Current
Network Switching Systems Operator
US Army
01.2003 - 09.2006
Certificate - PRS
Peer Recovery Specialist
High School Diploma -
VA Randolph Adult Education