Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified

Frederick County • Frederick, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time contractual position will support people actively using substances, seeking recovery, and those who are working to maintain their recovery, including linking them to treatment, primary care, vocational and educational resources, the 12-step community, and harm reduction services. This position will maintain data reflecting outcomes from providing peer support, conducting outreach in assigned areas of Frederick County to establish relationships with potential referral sources, as well as connecting with people actively using substances, people seeking recovery, and those are working to maintain their recovery. This position will also coordinate transportation for individuals seeking to engage in treatment and provide overdose prevention training and distribute Narcan.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of hire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB).
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties require operation of a motor vehicle).
• In a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder.

Responsibilities

• Support people actively using substances, seeking recovery, and those who are working to maintain their recovery.
• Link individuals to treatment, primary care, vocational and educational resources, the 12-step community, and harm reduction services.
• Maintain data reflecting outcomes from providing peer support.
• Conduct outreach in assigned areas of Frederick County to establish relationships with potential referral sources.
• Connect with people actively using substances, people seeking recovery, and those working to maintain their recovery.
• Coordinate transportation for individuals seeking to engage in treatment.
• Provide overdose prevention training.
• Distribute Narcan.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (if working 30+ hours/week on contract).
• Medical and prescription coverage (employee pays 25%, State pays 75%).
• Dental coverage (employee pays full premium).
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Life insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED