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Spectrum Health Systems, Inc

Community Engagement Specialist

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

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Description Location:

"The Recovery Connection" Marlborough, MA - Peer Recovery Program

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm and may require some evening (4:00pm-8:00pm) and weekend (Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm) shifts when needed

Pay rate:

$18.00-$19.00/hour

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances

Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs

Generous paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options

401k with company match up to 7%!

Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The

Community Engagement Specialist

is responsible for

Educating the public about addiction and the multiple pathways to Recovery, recruiting participants, and networking with community-based organizations in collaboration with peer volunteers.

Assisting Young Adults on their pathway to Recovery and helping them maintain a strong Recovery.

Qualifications

One year of experience in a substance abuse program preferred

Be familiar with local recovery community.

CARC certification preferred

Experience providing harm minimization advice and information that reduces the potential negative impact on individuals and communities

Experience with the provision of support that is structured, focused and time-limited to the point of entry with clients waiting to access appropriate treatment /support services generated from contacts with the street population

Must have valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

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