Recovery Friendly Program Coordinator - MOED

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 56,322 - 91,795; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Recovery-Friendly Programs Coordinator to oversee the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training program and Career Club, and to manage the administrative needs of the Recovery-Friendly Programs department. This role coordinates among training providers, worksites, and participants, tracking stipends and hours, and supporting job readiness workshops and graduations.

You will collaborate with MOED and partner organizations, facilitate check-ins, and help

Qualifications

• Have high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years in administrative or project-management roles with responsibilities that include working with multiple partners, data collection, and timesheets.
• Willing to work in outdoor environments and travel to multiple worksite locations.
• Equivalency: an equivalent combination of education and experience; non-supervisory experience cannot substitute for supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CPRS training professional development and related events.
• Communicate CPRS program activities to peers and senior personnel as required.
• Onboard new participants, collect paperwork, confirm eligibility, and train new worksite participants.
• Collaborate to create and facilitate Career Club events and process related incentives.
• Monitor and process check-out of materials and outreach resources.
• Represent the CPRS program and MOED Recovery-Friendly Programs at meetings and events.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by RFP leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Partner coordination

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range: $56,322- $91,795 Annually

Hiring Salary Range: $62,000

Job Summary

The Recovery-Friendly Programs Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of MOED’s Certified Peer Recovery program and Career Club and meeting the administrative needs of the Recovery-Friendly Programs department. This includes coordination between the training provider, worksite supervisors, and participants, tracking and processing of training stipends and worksite hours, facilitating check-in meetings, and collaborating with the wider RFP team on the development and facilitation of job readiness workshops, graduations, and all recovery-related events.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training professional development and related events
• Communicates information regarding the activities of the CPRS program to Peer Recovery Specialists and senior personnel as required
• Onboarding new participants including collecting paperwork and confirming eligibility, conducting job readiness training and training of new worksite participants to ensure uniformity in carrying out program mission and values
• Collaborates with MOED to create, coordinate and facilitate MOED’s Career Club for engaged job seekers and program alumni, including event planning, and the processing and distribution of any related financial incentives for participants.
• Responsible for monitoring and processing the check-out of program related materials by staff including outreach materials and VR equipment.
• Represents the CPRS training program and MOED Recovery-Friendly Programs in a professional manner at meetings and special events.
• Carries out these and other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by RFP leadership to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Have high school Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree preferred.

AND

Experience: Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in administrative, ideally project management, role with responsibilities that include working with multiple partners, collecting data, and/or processing time sheets, and troubleshooting concerns. Experience may be substituted with a bachelor’s degree or master’s Degree. Experience in event planning is preferred. Must be willing to work in outdoor environments. Must be willing and able to travel to multiple worksite locations

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office and the creation and maintenance of spreadsheets for project management.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and the process of recovery, with lived experience in recovery and/or knowledge of recovery programs and the recovery community in Baltimore City preferred
• Strong writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with different kinds of partners, including worksites, city and state employees, program participants, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER