Recovery Friendly Program Coordinator - MOED

Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; United States; On-site; USD 56,322 - 91,795; Full time

Job summary

The Recovery‑Friendly Programs Coordinator coordinates MOED’s Certified Peer Recovery program and Career Club, handling administrative needs and coordinating with training providers, worksite supervisors, and participants.

The role tracks stipends and hours, facilitates check‑in meetings, and collaborates on job readiness workshops, graduations, and recovery‑related events, representing the CPRS program at meetings in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in an administrative, project-management role with data handling.
• Willing to travel to multiple worksite locations and work outdoors.
• Equivalency: combination of education and experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training, development, and events.
• Communicate CPRS program activities to peers and senior personnel as required.
• Onboard new participants, collect paperwork, verify eligibility, and train on job readiness.
• Coordinate Career Club events, incentives processing, and support for participants.
• Monitor and process checkout of program materials and VR equipment.
• Represent the CPRS training program at meetings and events.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by RFP leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's or Master's may substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $56,322- $91,795 annually.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Onboards new participants, including collecting paperwork, confirming eligibility, conducting job readiness training, and training 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 related financial incentives for participants.
• Monitors and processes 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.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by RFP leadership to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred. A bachelor’s or master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in an administrative, ideally project‑management, role with responsibilities that include working with multiple partners, collecting data, and/or processing time sheets, and troubleshooting concerns. Experience in event planning is preferred. Must be willing to work in outdoor environments and be willing and able to travel to multiple worksite locations.
• Equivalency: 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 & Abilities

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.