Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Empower Others & Grow

Wellpath; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 28,709 - 33,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for loans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bel Air, Maryland is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journeys. This role involves facilitating individual and group meetings, providing education, and assisting in care coordination. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and an understanding of substance use disorders or mental illness, alongside potential certification requirements. The company offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group meetings to promote recovery.
• Serve as a role model for individuals on their recovery journey.
• Conduct and assist in organizing peer support activities.
• Attend treatment team meetings and share valuable patient information.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as a Peer Support Specialist.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare organization in Bel Air, Maryland is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journeys. This role involves facilitating individual and group meetings, providing education, and assisting in care coordination. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and an understanding of substance use disorders or mental illness, alongside potential certification requirements. The company offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including tuition assistance and wellness programs.