Peer Support Specialist

Talbot County • Talbot, MD

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About The Position

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to provide direct non-clinical peer-to-peer services to individuals who have substance use and co-occurring disorders as part of the Talbot County Health Department. The Peer Recovery Specialist I will offer linkages to services and resources available within the community and in adjoining jurisdictions that will be of value to Talbot County residents, individuals in recovery, and their families. This position will be responsible for providing direct one-on-one and group peer support services which may include individuals with health-related needs in the community, within the local Detention Center, and individuals reentering the community after incarceration including post-release follow up. As an advocate, the PRS I will promote and provide essential consultation to promote a culture in which each individual's treatment and recovery needs and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. The PRS I supports the mission of Talbot County Health Department by providing comprehensive, year-round support for Talbot County residents by managing multiple activities related to the achievement of improved holistic health for the citizens of Talbot County.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of hire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification who fail to obtain the required certification by the end of 24 months of continuous employment with the hiring department shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.
• Applicants for this classification must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder before they can be qualified to be hired as a Peer Recovery Specialist, Certified.
• Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct non-clinical peer-to-peer services to individuals who have substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Offer linkages to services and resources available within the community and in adjoining jurisdictions.
• Provide direct one-on-one and group peer support services which may include individuals with health-related needs in the community, within the local Detention Center, and individuals reentering the community after incarceration including post-release follow up.
• Promote and provide essential consultation to promote a culture in which each individual's treatment and recovery needs and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.
• Provide comprehensive, year-round support for Talbot County residents by managing multiple activities related to the achievement of improved holistic health for the citizens of Talbot County.

Benefits

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees