Peer Navigator Program Informational Session III

Peer Navigator Program Informational Session III

Welcome to the MPAC Advocacy & Leadership Peer Navigator Program Cohort V Informational Session III

Join us in person to learn all about this exciting opportunity.

Our session will cover program details and provide an opportunity for you to get involved.

About

The Peer Navigator Program is ideal for individuals interested in outreach, service navigation, peer recovery support, and supporting the application process toward Maryland Peer Recovery Support Certification.

that cover topics such as advocacy, leadership, trauma-informed care, overdose response, harm reduction, peer recovery, wellness, ethics, and other relevant areas

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The Peer Navigator Program will hold three informational Sessions-

All interested applicants must attend an Informational Session to receive an application to apply for entry into the program. Attendance is required for the entire session.

Please, register for only one session.

FAQ's

Where are the informational sessions being held?

Informational sessions will be held in both virtual and in-person formats within local community-based settings in Baltimore.

Once registered, details will be sent by email

Trust the Process

The Peer Navigator Program's process includes an application, interview, and candidate selection process, which consists of a Baltimore City background check for site placement at branches provided by Baltimore City, a requirement by the organization for program entry.

Inviation

Individuals with lived or living experience(s) interested in workforce development.

Who can participate?

Community members, college students, family members, and allies seeking to support and service navigate residents to care and other related services.

Where will the peer recovery training be held?

Training will take place in both virtual and in-person formats within local community-based settings in Baltimore.

Peer Recovery Support Training

Selected candidates will receive sponsored courses that cover topics such as advocacy, leadership, trauma-informed care, overdose response, risk and harm reduction, peer recovery, social determinants of health, wellness, self-care, ethics, and other relevant areas.

Peer Recovery Supervision

A Maryland-Registered Peer Supervisor provides supervision on and off-site.

Service navigation toward the Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist application and certification process

Candidates in the program receive support in obtaining the required training for the Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification, as well as assistance with the application process. Learn more

Bridging the divide....

Additionally, Peer Navigators within the program will have access to technology, computer literacy workforce development courses (if needed), and other resources....

Entry-Level Hands-on Learning with Paid Internship:

Compensation is paid per hour, including bi-weekly pay, for an on-site internship at selected library locations, with a minimum of twice-weekly attendance.

Paid Internships and professional development opportunities focused on patron engagement, skills-building, and related work experience in the substance, mental health, risk and harm reduction, outreach, and behavioral health workforce.

Internship Hours:

Paid internship hours are scheduled during the day, evenings, weekends, and Saturdays, as well as special outreach events.

Community Engagement:

Peer Navigators engage, train, and participate in speaking engagements and events.

Come prepared to ask questions and meet the team, current and past fellow Peer Navigators.

We can't wait to see you there!

Opportunity

The Peer Navigator Program is an opportunity provided by the Maryland Peer Advisory Council (MPAC), at the Enoch Pratt Free Library supported by the Baltimore Mayor's Office of Opioid Response, BMOOR.

For more Information about the Peer Navigator Program at Enoch Pratt Free Library, visit https://www.prattlibrary.org/services/peer-navigators and contact the

Maryland Peer Advisory Council, MPAC, at admin@mpacmd.org.