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Job Location drjobs

Frederick, MD - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 17 - 19

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick MD 21702

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position will be the primary position for our COAST program Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST). This Peer Recovery Specialist will work with program participants located at Frederick Health Hospital providing linkages to treatment and other services to support recovery or reduce harm. This position will provide Peer Recovery Support by using lived experience and training to individuals identified as having a substance use disorder at Frederick Health Hospital by linking them to community resources such as outpatient mental health and substance use treatment; primary care; insurance; vocational and educational services; recovery housing; peer-run groups harm reduction services and other community-based supports.

This position will apply motivational interviewing techniques when engaging with participants and linking them to services. This position will demonstrate understanding of the stages of change and make appropriate linkages based on this understanding. This position will also provide follow-up support through phone contact or face to face position will work with the COAST program peer riding with DFRS Certified Community Paramedic; offering resources; conducting community outreach; responding to SUD calls for service; meeting the participant where they are and connecting them to recovery treatment resources/harm reduction resources.

Additionally this position will record data on the peer support data forms and maintain the spreadsheet on demographic information and services provided. This position will provide information to the supervisorweekly and provide training on overdose prevention/harm reduction/SSP and training ofNaloxone administration distribution of FTS to program participants and community members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience:None.

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 co-occurring 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 Drugs.

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

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.

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 114-B 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 .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 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 at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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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