Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified-Grant
CAREFIRST DIVERSION LINKAGES PROJECT
Recruitment #20-000213-0038
Department | OPD District Operations |
---|---|
Date Opened | 9/17/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/18/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $28,559.00 - $44,455.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Saundra Sheed |
Work Location |
Frederick
Washington County |
Introduction
The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation to indigent defendants. The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency’s mission.
The Office of the Public Defender is seeking certified peer recovery specialists to serve as essential team members on a grant to encourage community-based treatment for justice involved individuals in Frederick and Washington Counties with an opioid use disorder. Peer Recovery Specialists assist in identifying and connecting individuals with appropriate recovery supports, developing motivation for recovery, and establishing and maintaining recovering lifestyles. These are grant-funded positions expected to run through May 2021.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Collaborate with grant Social Workers to develop and
implement individualized service plan for each project participant.
- Help participants navigate social service systems in
the community
- Provide ongoing peer support
- Conduct client interviews
- Assist with data collection, including conducting grant mandated 3-month and 6-month follow-up surveys.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- As this is a peer-to peer position, individuals must be
in stable, long term recovery from a substance use disorder.
- Familiarity with treatment and community resources that
support recovery from addictive diseases and co-occurring behavioral
health disorders.
- Ability to maintain effective peer recovery relationships with project participants and other members of the grant team.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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 employment (eligible) list for
at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of
your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the
position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the
rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you
provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all
experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants selected
for interview will be required to complete a writing sample onsite during the
interview process.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications preferred. Please
fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260.
Inquiries regarding applications and
submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public
Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore,
MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call
Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your name,
identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any
documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State
application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our
country.