Job Details

Clay County Public Health is now accepting applications to be considered for 3 open positions as a Variable Hour Peer Support Specialist in the Detox/Withdrawal Management Center.Date Posted: 5/28/2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Starting Rate: $22.61 per hour. Full salary range: $22.61 - $31.25

Status: Non-exempt

The hours worked will typically be 19 hours or less per week.

Shift: Various day and pm shifts and weekends

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma
• Peer Support Specialist Certification - Includes 46 hours of training; Passing score on IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam or the State-based Peer Recovery Exam; Must live or work in Minnesota at least 51% of the time; Must have a personal lived experience related to substance abuse. (The definition of this requirement is someone who has their own lived experience related to substance use. Having a friend or family member with this experience does not meet this requirement)
• 1-3 years of prior work-related experience
• CPR, First Aid
• Driver's license
• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least 6 months prior to hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact as a condition of continued employment
• Successfully complete a background check

Application Information

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran's Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

1. Responsible for engagement and support to adults with substance use disorders.
2. Ensure clients are provided the required DHS information.
3. Assist clients with completing documents to obtain MN Medical Assistance.
4. Follow-up with clients to ensure they are receiving what they need once they return to the community.
5. Other duties as assigned.

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