The University of Maryland School of Medicine has two (2) exciting opportunities for Peer Gambling Recovery Specialists (Community Outreach Worker II) to join the Department of Psychiatry's Maryland Center of Excellence Problem Gambling. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include providing peer support for persons to educate them about treatment services and other support resources to help them in their road to recovery; to provide support for the state's dedicated problem gambling helpline; and to provide community outreach to educate and raise awareness about problem gambling and resources available through the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling. UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). Essential Functions: * Provides crisis intervention through supportive listening, providing basic health education, assisting clients' access to various treatment and support services, and referring clients to needed resources. * Conducts initial assessment in order to determine individual client needs. * Attends community meetings/outreach activities to establish communication and rapport and to promote Center services. * Prepares and distributes informational literature. * Participates in the evaluation of materials and methods designed to meet the educational needs of the client community. * Recruits a client base within the community by identifying, locating, interviewing, and screening individuals who may be appropriate for the program. * Provides general information to individuals and families on program objectives and services; eligibility requirements and benefits; confidentiality of information etc. * Serves as a liaison between the client and community resources including department staff, City, State, and Federal social services agencies. * Refers clients for appointments with treatment providers, reminds them of pending appointments. * Assists with client retention by following up on all contacts for continued progress assessment and locating those clients who have moved or lost contact with the program. * Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing community special events such as health fairs, workshops etc. * Participates in staff meeting and conferences. Reports on community outreach activities including problems and concerns. * Prepares written reports and maintains records of outreach contacts and activities. * Updates information in database from various data collected. * Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the community. Note: *The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. *Education:High-school diploma or GED. Experience:Two (2) years in community outreach, health care, research, and/or social services. Prior experience as a Peer Counselor is preferred and at least 2 years in addiction recovery is preferred. Other:Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of community and/or social service resources and programs. Skill in assessing client needs. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to operate computers and other office equipment. Ability to write reports and maintain records. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact. Ability to interact with the public, health care/treatment providers, community organizations, and other social service agencies. Ability to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure. Conditions of Employment: Employees in this job class may be required to use their personal automobile while conducting official business and possess a valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or Commercial Class b Driver’s License (CDL). Candidates selected for employment may be subjected to medical inquiries and/or medical examination to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class may be required to successfully pass a police background check. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates/are not/eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union). Salary Range:$38,500 - $44,000 UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Psychiatry *Title: *Community Outreach Worker II (Peer Gambling Recovery Specialist) Location: null Requisition ID: 2300012L