Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified
REPOST Contractual Grant
Recruitment #20-000213-0036
Department | OPD District Operations |
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Date Opened | 3/12/2021 11:59:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 4/9/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $14.11 to $15.65 per hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Harford
|
Introduction
Previous applicants need not to apply.
The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation to indigent defendants. The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency’s mission.
The Office of the Public Defender is seeking a certified peer recovery specialists to serve as essential team members on a federal grant to encourage community-based treatment for justice involved individuals in Harford County with an opioid use disorder. Peer Recovery Specialists assist in identifying and connecting individuals with appropriate recovery supports, developing motivation for recovery, and establishing and maintaining recovering lifestyles. These are grant-funded positions expected to run through February 28,2022.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The Peer Recovery Specialists are key members
of the grant team. They provide peer recovery support services to individuals
with an opioid use disorder and assist with data collection. This is a
grant-funded position expected to run through February, 2022.
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with grant Social Workers to develop and
implement individualized service plan for each project participant.
- Help participants navigate social service systems in
the community.
- Provide ongoing peer support.
- Conduct client interviews.
- Assist with data collection, including conducting grant
mandated 3-month and 6-month follow-up surveys.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- As this is a peer-to peer position, individuals must be
in stable, long term recovery from a substance use disorder.
- Familiarity with treatment and community resources that
support recovery from addictive diseases and co-occurring behavioral
health disorders.
- Ability to maintain effective peer recovery
relationships with project participants and other members of the grant
team.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications preferred. Please
fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260.
Inquiries regarding applications and
submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public
Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore,
MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call
Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your name,
identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any
documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State
application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our
country.