Peer Recovery Specialist Iii, Certified

Carroll County•Carroll, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of the Overdose Prevention & Response (OPR) Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) is to reduce drug-related mortality and provide immediate, non-judgmental support to individuals who have survived an overdose. This multidisciplinary team will intervene rapidly following an overdose to provide immediate medical stabilization, including buprenorphine induction, provision of life-saving supplies and facilitation of linkages to care. The team will follow up with individuals to support them during the buprenorphine induction phase, provide additional linkages and warm handoffs. The team will offer a non-judgmental, stigma-free approach that does not emphasize abstinence from substances. This position will be embedded with the Department of Fire and EMS.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
One year of experience providing peer recovery support services.
Current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 12 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.
Must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder before being qualified to be hired.
Must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate to maintain the required certification.
Subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
Experience working independently or as part of a group.
Experience maintaining routine and confidential files, logs and program data.
Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
Experience organizing and completing work according to assigned schedules.

Responsibilities

Reduce drug-related mortality.
Provide immediate, non-judgmental support to individuals who have survived an overdose.
Intervene rapidly following an overdose to provide immediate medical stabilization, including buprenorphine induction.
Provide life-saving supplies.
Facilitate linkages to care.
Follow up with individuals to support them during the buprenorphine induction phase.
Provide additional linkages and warm handoffs.
Offer a non-judgmental, stigma-free approach that does not emphasize abstinence from substances.