Peer Recovery Specialist II, Certified

State of Maryland - DPSCS-Programs and Services • Full-time • Baltimore, MD, US • $45.60k - $70.15k / year • 2w ago

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Prince George's County

14735 Main St.

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Baltimore City

3027 E. Madison St.

Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE THEIR PEER CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO BEING HIRED**

A Peer Recovery Specialist II provides peer recovery support to clients diagnosed with or identified as having a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or co-occurring disorder. This position supports clients throughout their recovery process and encourages them to take empowering actions in order to regain control over their lives and recovery. A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) II promotes healthy behaviors among their clients by disseminating substance use, mental health recovery, and community resources including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual, and other resources.

Provides peer recovery support to clients diagnosed with or identified as having a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or co-occurring disorder by conducting the following monthly: education, training, and support sessions to 5 or more previously incarcerated CPRS Labor program participants, one-on-one peer support sessions to 10 or more participants, and 2 or more group support sessions. Complete the following support groups: overdose education, NARCAN and Fentanyl test strip training.

Build relationships with community providers and make referrals for substance use disorder screening, assessment, treatment and other re-entry support services to include housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual, and other resources.

Work collaboratively with and refer participants to the Labor Re-entry Navigators at the local American Job Centers to find employment, housing, and other support services.

Meets with clinical staff, their direct supervisor, their field supervisor in the parole and probation office, other parole and probation staff and other staff to collaborate and coordinate services provided.

Prepares reports and documents for the services provided to the Division of Parole and Probation Agents. Complete all

required reports and documentation to comply with the OOCC grant.

Travel within the county to provide services. Travel outside your county to connect with the RPS, the other CPRSs, and to connect to others supporting CPRS services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience providing peer recovery support services.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Peer Specialist classifications or Peer Specialist and specialty codes in the health-related field of work for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 12 months from date of hire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification who fail to obtain the required certification by the end of 24 months of continuous employment with the hiring department shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.

2. Applicants for this classification must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder before they can be qualified to be hired as a Peer Recovery Specialist, Certified.

3. Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Tiara Mills

Tiara.Mills@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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