Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Maryland; Hagerstown (MD); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Washington County Health Department seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide emotional and social support, listen and share experiences, and teach skills to help individuals gain and sustain recovery. This role links clients to community resources and supports ongoing recovery efforts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months, with a valid Maryland driver's license if required by duties.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of hire (MAPCB).
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and have a Maryland driver's license if required by duties.
• Discipline action may follow if certification is not obtained within 24 months.

Aufgaben

• Provide emotional and social support to help individuals recover.
• Listen, share experiences, and teach recovery skills.
• Link clients to community resources and services.
• Support individuals in maintaining recovery and accessing services.

Kenntnisse

Active listening

Empathy

Communication skills

Supportive counseling

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide emotional and social support, listening, sharing experience, teaching skills to help gain and/or sustain recovery, and linkage to resources.

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.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.�Candidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.