PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST I, CERTIFIED **REPOST** PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department 21580 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650 ASTD9 Main Purpose of Job Guide, support, and assist individuals and families on the recovery continuum; Facilitate the planning and implementation of recovery support activities; and Distribute and promote Risk reducing materials at the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), SMCHD satellite office, and all other outreach locations as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: None Desired or Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Risk (Harm) Reduction Experience working with individuals in recovery and your understanding of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of hire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Special Requirements Employees 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. Applicants 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. Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Employee Culture & Diversity Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: View phone number on click.appcast.io or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr