Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified

Maryland AG; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland Benefits

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health in Cambridge, MD is seeking an entry-level Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support services. The role aims to help individuals and families initiate and sustain recovery, guiding, advocating, and connecting them with resources while adhering to ethical responsibilities.

The position emphasizes responding to opioid-related crises and working toward removing barriers to recovery in a supportive, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry level peer recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and co-occurring disorders.
• Learn to respond to opioid-related crises and support individuals in recovery.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Dorchester County Health Department

627 Race Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this full-time position is to provide entry level peer recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring, and/or a gambling disorder. The Peer should also learn to respond to opioid related crises and support individuals in recovery. The goal is to remove and/or overcome the obstacles to recovery by finding resources, guiding, advocating, supporting and assisting individuals and families to initiate and sustain recovery. These functions will be performed while adhering to the ethical responsiblities of a peer recovery specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high�school equivalency�certificate.

Experience: None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of hire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification who fail to obtain the required certification by the end of 24 months of continuous employment with the hiring department shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.
2. Applicants for this classification must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder before they can be qualified to be hired as a Peer Recovery Specialist, Certified.
3. Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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