Peer Program Assistant

About the role

Sante is seeking a Part-Time Peer Program Assistant for their new Baltimore County Dundalk site. The role involves working on-site during core open hours, assisting with daily operations, and facilitating support group meetings.

Responsibilities

• Encourage member participation in groups and engage with members (socialization, starts games, initiates activities or discussions, etc.)
• Support peer-to-peer discussions and assist with linkages to services and activities
• Perform orientation for new members
• Open, close, and facilitate daily center operations (cleaning, dishes, snacks, sign-in sheets, recycling, organizing)
• Create and enter new member data and attendance records
• Create correspondences and manage program supplies
• Operate and monitor the 4-line telephone system
• Track visitor data and participate in required trainings
• Perform other clerical duties as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS) or willingness to be certified within one year of employment
• Two to three years of full recovery and lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance, and no more than two points on driving record

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS) or willingness to be certified within one year of employment
• Two to three years of full recovery and lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance, and no more than two points on driving record

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to provide empathetic support
• Experience with peer-to-peer support
• Organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, etc.)

Benefits

• Part-time schedule: 24 hours per week (6 hours per day)
• Time to recharge – generous sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Culture of purpose – welcoming, inclusive environment

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, 24 hours per week (6 hours per day)

Benefits

• Part-time benefits
• Certification assistance (if applicable)
• No-cost supervision for Peer Recovery Certification
• Generous sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Culture of purpose – welcoming, inclusive environment