Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified
Peer Recovery Specialist I
Recruitment #17-000213-0002
Department | MDH Local Health - Somerset County |
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Date Opened | 11/15/2017 4:42:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/29/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $27,048.00 - $34,536.00/yr. with potential growth to $42,102.00/yr. |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Steven Elmore |
Work Location |
Somerset
|
GRADE
8
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Somerset County Health Department, Westover, MD
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the Peer Recovery Specialist I Certified is to provide peer support services to high risk individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders and develop recovery resources and activities in Somerset County.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will have experience working with substance use disorders.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, 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 additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
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.