Adolescent Peer Specialist: Empower Youth & Recovery

Father Martin Ashley; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous HRA contribution

401(k) with Company Match

FSA Eligibility

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Perks

Perks & Discounts

Spiritual & Emotional Wellbeing

Community

Job summary

Ashley Addiction Treatment is seeking an Adolescent Peer Specialist to join the Roots Team. The role involves daily peer support with students, collaborating with school staff, and coordinating ongoing care while maintaining thorough documentation of interactions.

Qualifications include High School Diploma, CPR/AED, NARCAN, and CPRS credentials or eligibility within 12 months. Position requires valid drivers license and comfort working on-site with adolescents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• CPRS or CPRS-F credential required or within 12 months from hire.
• Clean driving record and a valid driver s license.
• CPR/AED certification and NARCAN training required.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role and approach of a peer support specialist when interacting with students.
• Discuss each students goals, strengths, and motivation in individual or group meetings.
• Meet with each student daily to identify needs, discuss progress, provide peer support, and coordinate continuing care.
• Conduct daily check-ins with students in group or individual settings.
• Collaborate with school-based staff to implement programs (Healthy Relationships, Substance Use Education, Life Skills, etc.).
• Provide peer support to students throughout the school day.
• Document interactions and share information with involved referents as needed.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor7s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashley Addiction Treatment is seeking an Adolescent Peer Specialist to join the Roots Team. The role involves daily peer support with students, collaborating with school staff, and coordinating ongoing care while maintaining thorough documentation of interactions.

Qualifications include High School Diploma, CPR/AED, NARCAN, and CPRS credentials or eligibility within 12 months. Position requires valid drivers license and comfort working on-site with adolescents.