Peer Recovery Specialist (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Baltimore City•Gibsonburg, OH

27d•$44,779 - $70,032•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist works for the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development’s Recovery Friendly Program, which provides free training, employment services, and connections to supportive services for Baltimore City residents impacted by substance use disorder. The role engages residents in recovery and connects them with employment, training, and supportive services to help them prepare for, secure, and retain employment and advance along career pathways. The specialist develops and expands relationships with recovery centers throughout Baltimore City; presents MOED services to recovery center participants and staff; and connects residents to program services. The role also provides career navigation, resume and cover-letter assistance, and support with job applications and interviews. The specialist serves as a liaison among employers, MOED staff, recovery centers, and community partners, and models recovery for participants. The position requires direct lived experience as a person in recovery and peer-recovery training or certification. The role includes tracking grant deliverables, coordinating with program and business-services teams, and providing case-management support to a cohort of CPRS trainees.

Requirements

CCAR Recovery Coach training.
Lived experience as a person in recovery from substance use disorder.
Training as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or ability to gain certification within 12 months of employment.
Two years of experience or equivalent education in social services, workforce development, business services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to provide own transportation as needed for meetings and other commitments.
Availability for some varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitments.
Knowledge of job-readiness, employment, and training practices that help Baltimore City residents advance from low-wage to high-wage jobs.
Knowledge of practices for managing and recovering from substance use disorders and of preparation for employment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies; public and private agencies; community partners; and MOED associates.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to make presentations to community partners.
Competency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Provide a personal statement describing lived experience with substance use disorder, motivation for pursuing the role, and peer training received to date.

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services, workforce development, business services, or related fields.
Excellent interpersonal skills and interest in supporting people with substance use disorder to recover and thrive.
Ability to keep clear, consistent records and communicate professionally with participants and colleagues.
Enthusiasm for continued professional development, collaboration, and working as part of a larger team.

Responsibilities

Engage 200 Baltimore City residents in recovery from substance use disorder and connect them to employment, training, or supportive services.
Engage 45 residents in recovery and connect them to CCAR training and career navigation services.
Provide annual case-management support to a cohort of CPRS trainees.
Develop, maintain, and expand the network of recovery centers engaged in MOED services throughout Baltimore City.
Present MOED services to recovery center participants and staff.
Provide career navigation and referral services to job seekers in recovery, including resume and cover-letter development, identifying employment opportunities, and assisting with applications and interviews.
Coordinate program reach and impact with the Program Supervisor.
Monitor and record data related to grant deliverables accurately.
Collaborate with recovery centers and community partners to ensure participant access to wraparound services.
Coordinate with the Recovery Friendly Program and Business Services teams to strengthen program success and facilitate placement of job-ready candidates.
Serve as a liaison between employers, MOED staff, and recovery resources as needed.
Perform other duties as required.