Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

MD; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Leave accrual

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health's Frederick County Health Department seeks a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist for Behavioral Health Services in Frederick, MD. This contractual role focuses on connecting individuals with treatment, recovery supports, and harm reduction services.

Responsibilities include outreach, data collection on outcomes, coordinating transportation, and overdose prevention activities including Narcan distribution. Certification required within 24 months.

Qualifications

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Frederick County Health Department
Behavioral Health Services
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position will support people actively using substances, seeking recovery, and those who are working to maintain their recovery, including linking them to treatment, primary care, vocational and educational resources, the 12-step community, and harm reduction services. This position will maintain data reflecting outcomes from providing peer support, conducting outreach in assigned areas of Frederick County to establish relationships with potential referral sources, as well as connecting with people actively using substances, people seeking recovery, and those are working to maintain their recovery. This position will also coordinate transportation for individuals seeking to engage in treatment and provide overdose prevention training and distribute Narcan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of hire 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.

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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate to maintain required certification.
• 4. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Additional Information

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.