Company Description  

TMDA is positively renowned as a Talent Solutions and Human Resources Advisory organization. We provide a consultative approach in partnering with our clients and members of their team. Our HR Solutions group serve as an extension of the clients; thereby providing compliant growth at a scalable and sustainable rate. 

Firm Principles

Our Mission: Our mission is to connect quality talent with projects they are passionate about, while helping our clients achieve mission critical deliverables to support their organizational goals.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most trusted Human Resources Consulting Company by providing exceptional advisory services to both our clients and our candidates through maintaining the highest standards in the process.
Our Values: TMDA follows these core values, not just within our organization, but also with our clients and employees placed with them; Accountability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Originality & Ubiquity. TMDA operates with integrity and transparency.

Most Direct Client Benefits:

• Pay Transparency State Ranges Depending on Location
  • California | Colorado | Connecticut | Maryland | Nevada | New York | Rhode Island | Washington
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K
• Paid Federal Holidays
• HSA, FSA, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Responsibilities:

• The Client's Public Health Department is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist (substance use disorder) to work in the Community Health Division.
• The Certified Peer Support Specialist is responsible for working on a team to expand and sustain the substance use disorder program to continue to meet the needs of the Wyandotte County community.
• Position duties will include working one-on-one with identified clients to ensure recovery needs are met and sustained; Provide community referrals for clients with Substance Use Disorder who are seeking recovery options; Provide timely responses to community requests for assisting with getting clients embedded in local resources, including but not limited to jobs, food, housing, etc.; Keep abreast of community resources available to Wyandotte County community members experiencing substance use disorder, Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the client’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the client’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• This is a grant funded position that currently has funding through January 2024, continued work beyond this time is contingent on identifying further funding.

Qualifications:  

• Kansas Certified Peer Mentoring Certification required or must be willing to obtain within a year of hire, a minimum of 2 years of personal lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Preferred experience: Prior Certified Peer Support Specialist experience, two to four years of direct substance use disorder experience in coaching, support, and behavioral intervention.
• Current knowledge of local community resources for substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques used in case management.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• This position requires a 40-hour workweek. Typical hours will be Monday – Friday but may also be required to work occasional weekend or evening events in the community.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be a resident of Wyandotte County or willing to relocate within one year of date of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Education: 

• High School diploma or GED required.

State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. 

Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 

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Additional Information 

TMDA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a diverse ability, please call 757-263-0440 or email operations@tmcompanies.us for other accommodation options.