Entry-Level Peer Recovery Specialist

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health's Dorchester County Health Department in Cambridge, MD is seeking an entry-level Peer Recovery Specialist to provide support to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders, and to respond to opioid-related crises. This full-time role emphasizes helping clients initiate and sustain recovery while upholding ethical standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from

Qualifications

• Entry-level peer recovery support duties with individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders.
• Ability to respond to opioid-related crises and support recovery efforts.
• Adherence to the ethical responsibilities of a peer recovery specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level peer recovery support services to clients and families.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing recovery resources and services.
• Advocate for clients and support them in initiating and sustaining recovery.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Resource navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maryland Department of Health's Dorchester County Health Department in Cambridge, MD is seeking an entry-level Peer Recovery Specialist to provide support to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders, and to respond to opioid-related crises. This full-time role emphasizes helping clients initiate and sustain recovery while upholding ethical standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from