Peer Recovery Specialist Supv, Certified

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. This position is key to supporting clients throughout their recovery process and promotes healthy behaviors. The Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor provides peer recovery support to clients diagnosed with or identified as having a substance abuse disorder, mental health disorder, or co-occurring disorder and provides supervision to the peer recovery team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of experience providing peer recovery support services.
Current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB).
Applicants must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

Completing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Peer Recovery Program.
Tracking statistical trends from recovery support programs.
Working with staff to plan, establish, and modify programs and services.
Supervising and providing oversight for all recovery support programs.
Monitoring quality of peer services.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
Paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave)
State pension
Supplemental retirement options
Maryland State Employees Credit Union
Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
Six (6) personnel days annually
Ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
At least twelve (12) holidays per year