The Johns Hopkins University
Peer Recovery Specialist (DOM Infectious Disease)
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Position
Peer Recovery Specialist (DOM Infectious Disease) – Casual Organization
The Center for Substance Use & Infectious Disease Care Integration is dedicated to promoting healthy outcomes for people who use substances, with a focus on prevention and treatment of infectious disease and other unintended consequences of substance use. The PRS will support people released from hospitalization, released from jails and prisons, those receiving care in skilled nursing facilities or outpatient clinics, and those in the general community to link to and engage in low-threshold, stigma-free treatment for substance use disorders and infectious diseases. The PRS will address social determinants of health (e.g., housing, transportation, health insurance access) by interacting with clients and assisting with access to resources. The individual will be trained to support engagement and retention of individuals in treatment. The PRS will identify community-based substance use and infectious disease care and recovery supports, and support engagement of program participants with community resources closest to them. The PRS will identify targeted areas in the community for outreach and engagement. The PRS will contribute to a productive, collaborative work environment and consistently hold clients, coworkers, clinic staff, community partners, available resources, and providers in positive and respectful regard. Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of clients using project-specific registries to ensure that no one falls through the cracks. Follow a standardized protocol to engage with referred participants, including conducting an initial evaluation to assess needs related to social determinants of health. Use protocol goals to support a care plan agreed upon by the treatment team. Support client navigation of resources related to substance use disorder and infectious diseases treatment, e.g. overdose prevention, drug treatment services, medications for treating substance use disorder and infectious diseases, transportation, nutrition, health care, housing, medical insurance, employment opportunities, etc. Independently, and with supervisor and team support as needed, identify and connect with people slated for release from incarceration, meet them at the time of release, and engage them in ongoing care. Navigate resources required for stability post-incarceration. Identify local resources required for stability; maintain and share knowledge of current service availability. Identify and support access to housing resources, health insurance linkages, and transportation to appointments. Act as a bridge of trust between clients, local resources, and medical care for substance use disorders and infectious diseases. Provide proactive support to program clients for adherence to prescribed medications. Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements. Maintain paper and computerized files as indicated in protocols. Prepare for and participate in weekly scheduled treatment team meetings. Collaborate with clinicians at designated Hopkins and community-based sites across Maryland to assist with patient linkage to care and engagement. Administer questionnaires to assess drug use practices, social networks, and health care access. Travel to intervention sites and community locations where clients are located. Participate in ongoing training in evidence-based skills and interventions, treatment, and medication options for participants living with HIV, hepatitis, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. Maintain professionalism in interactions with clients/patients, medical providers, and staff, community-based organizations, and resources. Work with clients according to specific project protocols and client-developed goals. Complete documentation of interaction with program clients correctly and within one business day of interaction. Use a provided work phone and be available to assigned patients during Monday–Friday working hours. Maintain healthy professional boundaries and self-care. Consistently adhere to COVID-19 and other infectious disease safety requirements. Gain familiarity with and use various programs to complete work, e.g. Epic (the JH EMR), REDCap, Qualtrics, and other software programs needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Two years of related experience. General computer skills and ability to work with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams). Education may substitute for experience and vice versa as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Lived experience of substance use, HIV/viral hepatitis, and incarceration. Additional Information
Classified Title: Community Outreach Specialist Job Posting Title (Working Title): Peer Recovery Specialist (DOM Infectious Disease) Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 hourly ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: variable, site-dependent FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department: SOM DOM Infectious Disease Personnel area: School of Medicine Rewards & Compliance
Total Rewards: The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end. Exact salary will depend on factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. More information: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ Education and Experience Equivalency: See the job description for permitted equivalencies under the JHU Equivalency Formula. Applicants Completing Studies: Eligible despite pending academic completion date; additional information may be requested. Background Checks: Pre-employment background check; JHU conducts and considers applicants with justice-involved backgrounds. Diversity and Inclusion; Equal Opportunity Employer; Accommodation Information; Vaccine Requirements: See full policy details referenced in the job description. School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
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Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Position
Peer Recovery Specialist (DOM Infectious Disease) – Casual Organization
The Center for Substance Use & Infectious Disease Care Integration is dedicated to promoting healthy outcomes for people who use substances, with a focus on prevention and treatment of infectious disease and other unintended consequences of substance use. The PRS will support people released from hospitalization, released from jails and prisons, those receiving care in skilled nursing facilities or outpatient clinics, and those in the general community to link to and engage in low-threshold, stigma-free treatment for substance use disorders and infectious diseases. The PRS will address social determinants of health (e.g., housing, transportation, health insurance access) by interacting with clients and assisting with access to resources. The individual will be trained to support engagement and retention of individuals in treatment. The PRS will identify community-based substance use and infectious disease care and recovery supports, and support engagement of program participants with community resources closest to them. The PRS will identify targeted areas in the community for outreach and engagement. The PRS will contribute to a productive, collaborative work environment and consistently hold clients, coworkers, clinic staff, community partners, available resources, and providers in positive and respectful regard. Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of clients using project-specific registries to ensure that no one falls through the cracks. Follow a standardized protocol to engage with referred participants, including conducting an initial evaluation to assess needs related to social determinants of health. Use protocol goals to support a care plan agreed upon by the treatment team. Support client navigation of resources related to substance use disorder and infectious diseases treatment, e.g. overdose prevention, drug treatment services, medications for treating substance use disorder and infectious diseases, transportation, nutrition, health care, housing, medical insurance, employment opportunities, etc. Independently, and with supervisor and team support as needed, identify and connect with people slated for release from incarceration, meet them at the time of release, and engage them in ongoing care. Navigate resources required for stability post-incarceration. Identify local resources required for stability; maintain and share knowledge of current service availability. Identify and support access to housing resources, health insurance linkages, and transportation to appointments. Act as a bridge of trust between clients, local resources, and medical care for substance use disorders and infectious diseases. Provide proactive support to program clients for adherence to prescribed medications. Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements. Maintain paper and computerized files as indicated in protocols. Prepare for and participate in weekly scheduled treatment team meetings. Collaborate with clinicians at designated Hopkins and community-based sites across Maryland to assist with patient linkage to care and engagement. Administer questionnaires to assess drug use practices, social networks, and health care access. Travel to intervention sites and community locations where clients are located. Participate in ongoing training in evidence-based skills and interventions, treatment, and medication options for participants living with HIV, hepatitis, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. Maintain professionalism in interactions with clients/patients, medical providers, and staff, community-based organizations, and resources. Work with clients according to specific project protocols and client-developed goals. Complete documentation of interaction with program clients correctly and within one business day of interaction. Use a provided work phone and be available to assigned patients during Monday–Friday working hours. Maintain healthy professional boundaries and self-care. Consistently adhere to COVID-19 and other infectious disease safety requirements. Gain familiarity with and use various programs to complete work, e.g. Epic (the JH EMR), REDCap, Qualtrics, and other software programs needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Two years of related experience. General computer skills and ability to work with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams). Education may substitute for experience and vice versa as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Lived experience of substance use, HIV/viral hepatitis, and incarceration. Additional Information
Classified Title: Community Outreach Specialist Job Posting Title (Working Title): Peer Recovery Specialist (DOM Infectious Disease) Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 hourly ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: variable, site-dependent FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department: SOM DOM Infectious Disease Personnel area: School of Medicine Rewards & Compliance
Total Rewards: The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end. Exact salary will depend on factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. More information: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ Education and Experience Equivalency: See the job description for permitted equivalencies under the JHU Equivalency Formula. Applicants Completing Studies: Eligible despite pending academic completion date; additional information may be requested. Background Checks: Pre-employment background check; JHU conducts and considers applicants with justice-involved backgrounds. Diversity and Inclusion; Equal Opportunity Employer; Accommodation Information; Vaccine Requirements: See full policy details referenced in the job description. School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
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