Recovery Peer Specialist & Wellness Advocate

Hudson Health Services, Inc.; Salisbury, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Leave

401K with company matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Referral Benefits

Job summary

Hudson Behavioral Health in Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join our established, accredited behavioral health program. You will relate to individuals, provide peer mentoring, link to resources, and share your recovery story when appropriate, all within a collaborative team setting.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of experience in addiction, peer certification or willingness to pursue within one year, and a valid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of personal or professional experience in the field of Addiction.
• Peer Certification or currently eligible or willing to work towards peer support certification within 1 year of hire date.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 2 violations.

Responsibilities

• Relate to individuals as an advocate, promoting person-centered recovery and wellness support services.
• Serve as a voice of the individual in team/clinical meeting
• Serve as a role model.
• Meet with individuals to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and share (as appropriate) his or her personal recovery story, and provide hope.
• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.
• Practice non-judgmental behavior.
• Educate through shared experiences.
• Support the development of effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• On call crisis intervention, including assisting in AMA blocks at all levels of care (evenings and weekends probable).

Skills

Peer mentoring

Advocacy

Non-judgmental attitude

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hudson Behavioral Health in Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join our established, accredited behavioral health program. You will relate to individuals, provide peer mentoring, link to resources, and share your recovery story when appropriate, all within a collaborative team setting.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of experience in addiction, peer certification or willingness to pursue within one year, and a valid