Peer Gambling Recovery Specialist (Community Outreach Worker II)

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The University of Maryland School of Maryland (UMSOM) Department of Psychiatry - Addiction, Research, and Treatment has multiple openings for Peer Recovery Support Specialists (Community Outreach Worker II) to support the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling by providing non-clinical support to persons at risk or receiving treatment for problem gambling. These are contractual positions.

The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center), is a program of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and funded by the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration. The Center promotes healthy and informed choices regarding gambling and problem gambling. For more information, visit our website: http://www.mdproblemgambling.com/.

Reliable transportation is required to travel to various regions throughout the state of MD.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Requirements

• Education: High-school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Two (2) years in community outreach, health care, research, and/or social services.
• Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
• General knowledge of community and/or social service resources and programs.
• Skill in conducting interviews and assessing client needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Ability to write reports and maintain records.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
• Ability to interact with the public, health care providers, community organizations, and social service agencies.
• Ability to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure.
• Employees in this job class may be required to use their personal automobile while conducting official business and possess a valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or Commercial Class B Driver's License (CDL).
• Candidates selected for employment may be subjected to medical inquiries and/or medical examination to determine ability to perform the job.
• Employees in this job class may be required to successfully pass a police background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in gambling addiction recovery or other addiction recovery areas is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention through supportive listening, assisting clients' access to various treatment and support services, and referring clients to needed resources.
• Conducts an initial assessment in order to determine individual client needs.
• Attend community meetings/outreach activities to establish communication and rapport and to promote Center services.
• Prepares and distributes informational literature.
• Participate in the evaluation of materials and methods designed to meet the educational needs of the client community.
• Recruits a client base within the community by identifying, locating, interviewing, and screening individuals who may be appropriate for the program.
• Provides general information to individuals and families on program objectives and services; eligibility requirements and benefits; confidentiality of information etc.
• Serves as a liaison between the client and community resources including department staff, City, State, and Federal social services agencies.
• Schedules/refers clients for appointments with treatment providers; reminds them of pending appointments.
• Assists with client retention by following up on all contacts for continued progress assessment and locating those clients who have moved or lost contact with the program.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing community special events such as health fairs, workshops, etc.
• Participate and/or provide presentations at conferences. Reports on community outreach activities including problems and concerns.
• Prepares written reports and maintains records of outreach contacts and activities.
• Updates information in database from various data collected.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the community.
• Performs all of the duties of a Community Outreach Worker I.

Benefits

• UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.
• Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service
• Subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options
• Professional learning and development programs
• Limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED