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Corrections Peer Recovery Specialist - Non-Merit
Baltimore County
CORRECTIONS
Location
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Salary
$22.99 - $32.37
per hour
Type
Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This role involves working in a detention center to support people struggling with substance use by offering mentoring, connecting them to treatment programs, and encouraging recovery through personal example.
It's a part-time position funded by a grant, focused on outreach and building hope among peers in recovery.
A good fit would be someone who has personally overcome substance use issues, has relevant certification or can get it quickly, and enjoys helping others in a supportive, non-clinical way.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least two years of continuous personal recovery from substance use disorder
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist through MABPCB, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
- Ability to conduct outreach and mentoring to offenders with substance use disorders
- Skills in linking individuals to recovery resources and facilitating community contacts
- Experience serving as a role model for wellness and recovery
- Capability to collect outreach statistics and distribute educational materials
Full Job Description
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.
A Grant Funded, Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
A Grant Funded, Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional License(s), Certification(s), and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Failure to submit proof of professional License(s), Certification(s), and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Requirements
Job PurposeUnder general supervision, conducts outreach to offenders in the Baltimore County Detention Center with a substance use disorder with the goal of increasing engagement in recovery services, treatment program enrollment and participation.
Examples of Essential Job Duties
- Meets with peers to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community.
- Assists peers with applications for services.
- Serves as a role model for wellness and life in recovery. Instills hope. Promotes recovery.
- Distributes literature, brochures, and other related materials.
- Collects outreach statistics.
- May transport peers.
- May be assigned to community locations in collaboration with Bureau partners.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
And
A minimum of two years of continuous recovery from a substance use disorder.
Plus
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist certified through the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) or the ability to acquire Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within a year of hire.
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
And
A minimum of two years of continuous recovery from a substance use disorder.
Plus
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist certified through the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) or the ability to acquire Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within a year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of treatment programs and community resources that support recovery from addictive disease and co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of English grammar.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural influences.
- Skill in communicating with peers, their families and professional service providers.
- Skill in time management and self-care.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals in need, and the professional staff of service provider agencies, courts, hospitals, and residential and correctional facilities.
- Ability to accept multiple pathways to recovery, including medication-assisted treatments, and the appropriate use of psycho pharmacological treatments for mental health diagnoses.
- Ability to work in a variety of environments.
Licenses and Certificates
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to acquire certification within a year of hire is required at the time of application. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application.
Proof of Certifications
Applicants are required to submit proof of Peer Recovery Specialist Certifications for this position.
Failure to submit proof of Certifications will result in your application not being considered.
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to acquire certification within a year of hire is required at the time of application. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application.
Proof of Certifications
Applicants are required to submit proof of Peer Recovery Specialist Certifications for this position.
Failure to submit proof of Certifications will result in your application not being considered.
Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Corrections Peer Recovery Specialist - Non-MeritOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application.
Unofficial copies are acceptable. Preferred QualificationsCertified Peer Recovery Specialist CertificationExperience working with criminal justice population
EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.
Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Additional Information
Persons cannot have current criminal justice involvement. Must be able to obtain security clearance to enter the Baltimore County Detention Center.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is generally sedentary, but requires traveling throughout the County and some lifting and carrying in the set-up of educational displays and presentations.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is generally sedentary, but requires traveling throughout the County and some lifting and carrying in the set-up of educational displays and presentations.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
NOTE: This position is Grant-Funded.
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