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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

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Open Arms & Hearts Health Services

Pocomoke City, MD (In Person)

$41,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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certification in Maryland to be hired. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote a culture in which each individual's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities while serving as an advocate for clients. Additional responsibilities of the Peer Support Specialist include: Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan Assisting in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients Fostering client's development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the clients Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned Job Requirements Successful candidates of the Peer Support Specialist role are able to work as a member of a healthcare interdisciplinary team with a focus on ensuring successful recovery and overall mental health for clients. Additional requirements of the Peer Support Specialist include: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent 1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency in Maryland.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 per hour
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person