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Kent, WA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Kent County Health Department
300 Scheeler Road
Chestertown MD 21620

Main Purpose of Job

A Peer Recovery Specialist I Certified (PRS I) is an entry level position in a 24hr inpatient facility. PRS staff provide peer recovery support services to clients with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring disorders to begin and maintain a path to recovery. A PRS assists clients in adopting healthy behaviors and meeting treatment goals. This position requires strong personal skills to make connections and build relationships with the targeted population. The PRS works collaboratively with other staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a highschool equivalencycertificate.

Experience:None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Availability to work nights and weekends
  • Experience with face to face group and phone coaching
  • Experience in sharing relevant personal stories in groups of 10 or more
  • Experience encouraging and reinforcing individual action to help with recovery leading to lower relapse rates
  • Experience in facilitating development of basic and life skills associated with recovery

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a currentcertification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date ofhire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd. #1376 Brooklandville MD 21022.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require theoperation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.
for this classification must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use mental health or cooccurring disorder before they can be qualified to be hired as a Peer Recovery Specialist Certified.
in this classification must complete any additional training that isdeemed necessary and appropriate to maintain required certification.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing inaccordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Useof .

SELECTION PROCESS

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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

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

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114B Baltimore MD 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 informationto 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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at.

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 ator.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


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