Peer Recovery Specialist Supv, Certified **REPOST**

This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Office of Programs, Treatment Reentry Services employees only.

About the role

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. DPSCS is seeking dedicated candidates to support its mission of promoting safety through innovative restorative justice projects that help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

The Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor provides peer recovery support to clients diagnosed with or identified as having a substance abuse disorder, mental health disorder, or co-occurring disorder and supervises the peer recovery team. This role is key to supporting clients throughout their recovery process and promoting healthy behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Peer Recovery Program.
• Track statistical trends from recovery support programs.
• Work with staff to plan, establish, and modify programs and services.
• Supervise and provide oversight for all recovery support programs.
• Monitor quality of peer services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of experience providing peer recovery support services.
• Current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB).
• Must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorder.
• Must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must obtain required certification within 24 months of continuous employment or face disciplinary action.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09.

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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans offered at a low cost.
• Personal Leave: six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave: ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave: fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave: up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays: at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension: credit towards a retirement pension.
• Supplemental retirement options.
• Access to the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Location

6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21157