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Peer Support Specialist

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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:A Tiempo Completo
    Fecha de inicio:1 de junio de 2025
    Fecha límite de postulación:30 de abril de 2025
    Educación:Bachillerato
    Nivel de Experiencia:Principiante
    Compensación:USD $21,75 - $22,50 / hour
    Hourly wage paid bi-weekly. Full time (40 hrs/week), non-exempt position.
    Área de Impacto:Salud Mental, Consumo de Sustancias y Adicción, Desarrollo de Comunidades, Discapacidad

    Descripción

    On Our Own of Anne Arundel County, Inc. seeks a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide virtual and in-person peer support, health education, and resource navigation services and programming for Anne Arundel County, with the majority of work performed at the Wellness & Recovery Center. Using personal life experience and specialized training, this position works with participants (one-on-one and in group settings) to promote overall wellness by exploring possibilities of recovery through the participants’ values, strengths, knowledge, skills and interests.

    OOOAA is a community-based, peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which promotes wellness, recovery, and personal empowerment through peer support, resources, and activities to improve the lives of those who experience mental health and/or substance use struggles. As a peer-operated organization, all staff and a majority of our Board of Directors are required to have personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

    OOOAA operates a walk-in Wellness & Recovery Center located at 132 Holiday Ct, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD 21401, and we facilitate in-person and virtual programs across Anne Arundel County. We create hope and connection through comfortable, uplifting environments where individuals can meet others in their community, receive one-to-one peer support, obtain helpful information, and build skills to continue on their individual path to recovery.

    On Our Own of Anne Arundel County, Inc. seeks a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide virtual and in-person peer support, health education, and resource navigation services and programming for Anne Arundel County, with the majority of work performed at the Wellness & Recovery Center. Using personal life experience and specialized training, this position works with participants (one-on-one and in group settings) to promote overall wellness by exploring possibilities of recovery through the participants’ values, strengths, knowledge, skills and interests.

    OOOAA is a community-based, peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which promotes wellness, recovery, and personal empowerment through peer support, resources, and activities to improve the lives of those who experience mental health and/or substance use struggles. As a peer-operated organization, all staff and a majority of our Board of Directors are required to have personal lived…

    Compensación

    Paid time off (holidays, vacation, medical [sick & safe], personal)

    Access to retirement savings plan (via MarylandSaves)

    Professional development (training, conferences, etc.).

    Paid time off (holidays, vacation, medical [sick & safe], personal)

    Access to retirement savings plan (via MarylandSaves)

    Professional development (training, conferences, etc.).

    Nivel de Idiomas

    Fluency in English required. Additional language capabilities are appreciated!

    Fluency in English required. Additional language capabilities are appreciated!

    Ubicación

    Presencial
    132 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
    Suite 210

    Cómo aplicar

    OOOAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information.

    We strongly encourage candidates to become familiar with our mission and our activities by reviewing our website (www.oooannearundel.org) and visiting our center. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to apply early. To apply:

    • Email jobs@oooannearundel.org with the Position Title as the subject line.
    • Attach your resume and cover letter as PDF files.
    • In your cover letter, explain how you meet the required skills, knowledge, and certifications for the specific position, including any lived experience with behavioral health services or systems. Please also note your salary expectations.

    OOOAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation…

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