Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Peer Support Specialist, Crisis Stabilization Services
Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States, 21060
Peer Support Specialist, Crisis Stabilization Services
Join the Anne Arundel County Department of Health as a Peer Support Specialist, Crisis Stabilization Services. The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour non-certified and $20.39 per hour certified. Job Description: This entry-level position works in partnership with certified recovery housing providers, offering short-term stabilization services. The goal is to address recovery challenges and develop a personalized recovery plan with connections to treatment and recovery support services. The Peer Support Specialist will engage, educate, and support individuals in making life changes that maximize harm reduction efforts, minimize adverse consequences, decrease associated risky behaviors, and emphasize health, social, and economic outcomes. Responsibilities: Provide wrap-around support to remove barriers and improve access to high-quality, client-centered, culturally competent care. Facilitate care and streamline handoffs with other parties in the county health care system. Maintain accurate records in Welligent, a cloud-based electronic health record system. Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED). At least two years of sustained recovery from a substance use disorder. Familiarity with treatment and community resources that support recovery from addictive diseases and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Preferred Qualifications: Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management, organizational, written and oral communication skills. Able to work independently and on a team. How to Apply: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply by sending a completed County Application or resume to Human Resources, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or fax to 410-222-4392, or email
hdrecruiter@aacounty.org . Anne Arundel County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke-Free Workplace.
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Join the Anne Arundel County Department of Health as a Peer Support Specialist, Crisis Stabilization Services. The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour non-certified and $20.39 per hour certified. Job Description: This entry-level position works in partnership with certified recovery housing providers, offering short-term stabilization services. The goal is to address recovery challenges and develop a personalized recovery plan with connections to treatment and recovery support services. The Peer Support Specialist will engage, educate, and support individuals in making life changes that maximize harm reduction efforts, minimize adverse consequences, decrease associated risky behaviors, and emphasize health, social, and economic outcomes. Responsibilities: Provide wrap-around support to remove barriers and improve access to high-quality, client-centered, culturally competent care. Facilitate care and streamline handoffs with other parties in the county health care system. Maintain accurate records in Welligent, a cloud-based electronic health record system. Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED). At least two years of sustained recovery from a substance use disorder. Familiarity with treatment and community resources that support recovery from addictive diseases and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Preferred Qualifications: Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management, organizational, written and oral communication skills. Able to work independently and on a team. How to Apply: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply by sending a completed County Application or resume to Human Resources, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or fax to 410-222-4392, or email
hdrecruiter@aacounty.org . Anne Arundel County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke-Free Workplace.
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