Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified

This position has 2 vacancies.

This is a peer to peer support position. The candidate should be in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs for a minimum of 2 years.

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Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

This position is for the purpose of guiding, supporting, and assisting individuals and families on the recovery continuum. Will facilitate the planning and implementation of recovery support activities at the Howard County Health Department, with the primary function of providing recovery support services at the Howard County General Hospital (HCGH). This position may also support the provision of recovery support services at the Howard County Wellness and Recovery Center (On Our Own, Howard County), and at other locations such as the Syringe Services Program (SSP), and the Howard County Detention Center, as needed. Key tasks include determining recovery support needs and referring individuals and families to the appropriate community resources, beyond the scope of services. Other duties include the completion and submission of required forms, reports, and Value Options/Electronic Medical Record data entry required by the agency/HCGH, and the Behavioral Health Administration. Assistance with various clinics such as the vaccine and seasonal flu clinic may be required.

Desired qualifications:
• Experience linking and referring individuals to behavioral health resources in Howard County
• Experience communicating with the public at resource fairs, presentations, forums, etc.
• Experience entering program referrals and outcomes into an Microsoft Access database
• Bilingual in Spanish

This is a peer to peer support position. The candidate should be in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs for a minimum of 2 years.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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