Recovery Support Specialist & Program Coordinator

CMT Services, Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CMT Services, Inc is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to work with the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD. The role focuses on meeting with treatment professionals, providing emotional support to clients, and connecting them with housing, employment, and treatment resources.

The position requires a high school diploma with some college coursework and at least 6 months of independent-work experience; preferred candidates have lived recovery experience and

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level coursework in business, psychology or sociology.
• Six (6) months experience in work requiring independent action based on mature judgment.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Meet with substance use treatment professionals to establish treatment plans.
• Provide coaching and emotional support for clients, individually and during support group sessions.
• Connect clients with resources related to housing, employment and additional treatment.
• Help clients manage appointments with substance use or mental health professionals.
• Report concerns about health and safety to other members of the care team.
• Assist the Clinical Coordinator with maintaining accreditation program standards and preparing for the accreditation survey.
• Write recovery reviews to update client files and maintain HIPAA compliant electronic health records and case files.

Skills

Coaching

Empathy

Education

High school diploma with college coursework in business/psychology/sociology

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

CMT Services, Inc is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to work with the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD. The role focuses on meeting with treatment professionals, providing emotional support to clients, and connecting them with housing, employment, and treatment resources.

The position requires a high school diploma with some college coursework and at least 6 months of independent-work experience; preferred candidates have lived recovery experience and