Peer Recovery Specialist Supv, Certified

All applicants must be able to communicate with employees and vendors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to multitask, and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the state. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer, cell phone and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, 410-767-8503 tawandal.jackson@maryland.gov. 

OPD’s Parental Defense Division represents parents and guardians when the Department of Social Services has, or wants to, remove their children and place them in state custody. OPD is seeking a Parent Peer Advocate Supervisor to supervise Parent Advocates across the state and to serve as a member of the legal defense team alongside lawyer and social worker leadership.  In addition to providing our clients with high-quality legal defense, the goals of the teams include keeping children out of foster care, shortening lengths of stay for children in foster care, promoting quality visiting arrangements, ensuring that families receive services that they feel they need to address the family’s social needs, and providing out of court advocacy on behalf of the parents. We are seeking an individual who is eager and motivated to help other parents get through their ordeal with the foster system and guide a team of Parent Peer Advocates to best advocate for the parents we serve. These are grant-funded positions contingent on the renewal of matching grant funds. 

●      Work with Peer Support Manager and division leadership to ensure a coordinated delivery of services between parent advocates, social workers, and attorneys. 

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

                    certificate.

Experience:   Two years 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

●      One or more years of supervisory experience in a Registered Peer Supervisor Position 

●      CCAR Certification, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and/or Certified Community Health Worker

●      A minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted time in recovery and/or 1 year since the closing of a CINA/TPR case.

●      As this is a peer-to-peer position, individuals must possess a clear understanding of navigating the child welfare/family policing system; and have experience in interacting with the local Department of Social Services’ child protective services and child welfare systems.

●      Background understanding of or lived experiences with substance use disorder, mental health issues, domestic violence, and/or poverty-related social hurdles. 

●      Familiarity with community resources. 

●      Ability to maintain effective parent peer relationships with project participants and other members of the grant team.

●      Advanced computer and telecommunications skills.

●      Ability to work as part of an advocacy team with attorneys, social workers, and core/support staff

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist 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.

This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.