Job Description

Summary of Position:  

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Peer Support Specialist aids in identifying the needs of each resident and develops a plan of action related to each individual resident's needs. The Peer Support Specialist monitors and evaluates the progress of the resident related to the plan of action. The plans are multi-faceted. These plans include tangible goals such as vital documents, job search and healthcare needs. The plans also include recovery goals, monitoring meeting attendance and encouraging step work. The Peer Support Specialist also tracks pertinent resident information related to urine screens and counselor tracker reports that are shared with supporting agencies spread out over several counties.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide person-centered peer support services to individuals with Substance Use Disorder 
• Docusign intake process with all new residents 
• Complete Needs Assessment for all new residents 
• Initiate random urines as needed 
• Complete room inspections as needed 
• Maintain electronic case files for program participants 
• Maintain databases related to the recovery house 
• Perform quarterly fire inspection and maintain database 
• Assess residents needs and provide assistance during their first 90 days 
• Communicate with community agencies and provide information about community resources to enhance support services for residents 
• Assist residents in developing a recovery plan 
• Assist residents with job search and resume building 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Maryland Certified Peer Support Specialist
• 1 or more years uninterrupted clean time 
• Knowledge of all resources related to recovery in the tri county area 
• Work involves the ability to flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends
• Must have reliable transportation as work involves the ability to travel to the recovery residence. 

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Job Tags

Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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