Peer Recovery Specialist II, Certified

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!\r\nThe 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\nThis position is limited to current Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Office of Programs, Treatment Reentry Services employees only.��\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

ASTD10\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions\r\n\r\n\r\nBaltimore City - 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD\r\n\r\n\r\nBaltimore County - 1 Rolling Cross Road, Catonsville, MD 21228\r\n\r\n\r\nAnne Arundel County - 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Peer Recovery Specialist II provides peer recovery support to clients diagnosed with or identified as having a substance abuse disorder, mental health disorder, or co-occurring disorder. The position supports clients throughout their recovery process and promotes healthy behaviors. Duties include:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Assisting individuals on Parole and Probation in accessing community resources.��\r\n Providing individual and group peer recovery support services using lived experience to promote engagement in treatment recovery.�\r\n Complete timely and accurate documentation of peer encounters.�\r\n Meet with Parole and Probation staff to collaborate and coordinate services provided.��\r\n Travel to multiple counties to connect clients to resources.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high�school equivalency�certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: One year of experience providing peer recovery support services.\r\n\r\n\r\nNote:�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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current Peer Recovery Specialists employed by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services,�Office of Programs, Treatment Reentry Services.\r\n

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.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n2.�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. � \r\n3.�Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is�deemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification. � \r\n4. 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.��\r\n

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 placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\n\r\n\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n��Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n��Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n��Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n��Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n��Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n��Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nResumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.�Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may�be�emailed�to ashley.lohr@Maryland.gov.�Emailed application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment. Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY� Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n