Peer Recovery Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Health Promotion, Community Health, Public Health
Organization
State of Maryland
- Work Location:
Frederick County Health Department
Sat, 03/21/2026 - 12:00
The main purpose of this position is to aid in the delivery of harm reduction services provided by the Behavioral Health Services Division at the Frederick County Health Department, which includes distributing syringes and other drug use equipment, collecting syringes using safe disposal containers, linking individuals to treatment and distributing safe sex supplies along with safe sex education and rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing.
ResponsibilitiesThis position will assist with delivering overdose response training, distributing naloxone, educating on overdose prevention, safer injection practices and the distribution of drug testing strips. This position will also assist with referring and connecting individuals to community resources and services, conducting peer support and conducting outreach to people who are unhoused and people who use drugs, as well as assist with leading harm reduction meetings for people who use drugs.
QualificationsEducation:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
MDH - Frederick County Health Department
Behavioral Health Services Division
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
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