COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Recruitment #15-000206-0007
Department | MDH Local Health - Howard County |
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Date Opened | 3/20/2015 10:05:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 4/3/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $25,502.00 - $39,574.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Sandi English |
Work Location |
Howard
|
GRADE
07
LOCATION OF POSITION
Howard County Health Department, Columbia, MD
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is guiding. supporting, and assisting individuals and families on the recovery continuum. This position will facilitate the planning and implementation of recovery support activities at the Howard County Health Department, Howard County Wellness and Recovery Center, and other outreach locations. This position will also determine recovery support needs; refer individuals and families to the appropriate community resources that are beyond the scope of services; complete and submit required forms, reports, and Value Options/Electronic Medical Record data entry required by the agency/Behavioral Health Administration. This is a peer to peer support position. Candidates that are in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community.
Note:
1. Experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Health Services classifications or Health Services and specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.