Certified Peer Specialist - Washington, DC

Marigold Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join their team in Washington, DC. This role is pivotal in providing support to individuals facing challenges related to substance use and mental health. As a Peer Specialist, you will leverage your personal experiences to foster recovery and empowerment among peers. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the required certification, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to contribute meaningfully to a vital cause.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist is essential for this role.
• Experience in mental health and substance use recovery is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Share personal lived experiences to support peers in recovery.
• Facilitate discussions on recovery concepts and MAT.

Skills

Peer Support

Substance Use Knowledge

Mental Health Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

Certified Peer Specialist - Washington, DC

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Links

• Twitter URL
• GitHub/Bitbucket URL
• Other website

Employment Authorization

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company? ✱

• Yes
• No

Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status to work for our Company in the United States? ✱

• Yes
• No

Your work as a Peer

Why are you a good candidate for this position? ✱

Please share what you enjoyed most about your training experience/certification process and what was missing that you hoped to gain from the experience. ✱

Based on what you’ve read in the above job description and your personal research, what is your understanding of Marigold Health’s platform and goals? ✱

What do you know about the concept of “recovery”? What is your personal knowledge of this? ✱

The peer role involves sharing personal lived experience with substance use and mental health conditions. How do you see this helping or hindering peer work? ✱

What are your thoughts on MAT (Medication-assisted treatment)? ✱

When's the soonest you could start a new role? ✱

[Optional] Do you have experience or additional training supporting any specific populations?

Certification

Please attach a copy of your Recovery Coach or Peer Specialist Certification.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity information (optional)

Our company values diversity. To help us increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional, will not be used in the hiring process, and has no impact on your employment opportunity.

Race

• Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
• White (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
• Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
• Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
• Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino): All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races.