Bureau: Behavioral Health Services / Recovery Community Support Services
| Position Type: Full-time County Contractual |
| Date Posted: 8/17/22 | Date Closing: Open until filled |
| Location: 839 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
| Salary: $16.50 per hour |
| Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee’s own expense. |
Job Description
| Nature of Work: Functions as a nonclinical, peer-based position that engages, educates and supports youth and young adults to make life changes necessary to recover from a substance use disorder and/or mental health condition. The activities are educational and coaching in nature. Coming from a place of lived experience, the YPSS will serve as a role model, sharing their personal recovery process, coping techniques and self-help strategies. The YPSS is expected to consistently exercise sound judgement and establish appropriate boundaries at all times when working with youth. The YPSS is responsible for facilitating trainings and educational seminars, daily group programming, connecting with every new member to provide resources for recovery supports in the community, and ensuring that the clubhouse program is connecting with the adolescent families. A key element that enhances and distinguishes this position is that candidates appropriately highlight their personal experience of recovery. |
Minimum Qualifications
| Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) |
Experience:
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License or Certification:
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| Notes: Must be 18 to 30 years of age and a personal vehicle for travel. Provide a personal recovery statement describing what skills and abilities he/she has to offer. No current criminal justice involvement. |
Desired or Preferred Qualifications:
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How to Apply
| Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a completed County application or resume to: Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer Smoke-Free Workplace Additional job opportunities with: |
