Corrections Peer Recovery Specialist - Non-Merit

Salary: $22.99 - $32.37 Hourly
Location : Government Center at Drumcastle, 6401 York Road, Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.142 01-24
Department: CORRECTIONS
Opening Date: 04/09/2025

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A Grant Funded, Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.


A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.


All interested candidates must apply at this time

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUSTattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.


Failure to submit proof of professional License(s), Certification(s), and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, conducts outreach to offenders in the Baltimore County Detention Center with a substance use disorder with the goal of increasing engagement in recovery services, treatment program enrollment and participation.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Meets with peers to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community.
• Assists peers with applications for services.
• Serves as a role model for wellness and life in recovery. Instills hope. Promotes recovery.
• Distributes literature, brochures, and other related materials.
• Collects outreach statistics.

Examples of Other Duties

• May transport peers.
• May be assigned to community locations in collaboration with Bureau partners.
• Performs other duties as required.

NOTE:The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
And
A minimum of two years of continuous recovery from a substance use disorder.
Plus
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist certified through the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) or the ability to acquire Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within a year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of treatment programs and community resources that support recovery from addictive disease and co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of English grammar.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural influences.
• Skill in communicating with peers, their families and professional service providers.
• Skill in time management and self-care.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals in need, and the professional staff of service provider agencies, courts, hospitals, and residential and correctional facilities.
• Ability to accept multiple pathways to recovery, including medication-assisted treatments, and the appropriate use of psycho pharmacological treatments for mental health diagnoses.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments.

Licenses and Certificates
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to acquire certification within a year of hire is required at the time of application. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application.

Proof of Certifications
Applicants are required to submit proof of Peer Recovery Specialist Certifications for this position.

Failure to submit proof of Certificationswillresult in your application not being considered.
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Corrections Peer Recovery Specialist - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.


Preferred Qualifications
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification
Experience working with criminal justice population

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Persons cannot have current criminal justice involvement. Must be able to obtain security clearance to enter the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is generally sedentary, but requires traveling throughout the County and some lifting and carrying in the set-up of educational displays and presentations.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

NOTE: This position is Grant-Funded.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.


Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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Instructions The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04


Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver's license.

05


Do you possess Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist? Please attach your Certification to the application.

• Yes
• No

06


If you are not currently in possession, will you meet the required qualifications and be able to obtain a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

07


The position you are applying for requires proof of your Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit this by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

08


Are you willing to provide support to a peer whose choice of recovery pathway is different from your own? This includes medication-assisted treatment options.

• Yes
• No

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Computer Skills Select the option that best describes your experience using computers.

• Create, format, modify and print letters and other text documents; enter and update data in existing spreadsheets; access information via Internet sources; experience using email.
• Experience using email; access information via Internet sources.
• Experience using email.

10


Persons appointed to this classification must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment? If you answer no, your application will not be considered further.

• Yes
• No

11


Licenses and certifications required to perform the duties of the position must be maintained throughout your employment with Baltimore County Government. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

12


Positions in this classification handle very sensitive and confidential information. Mishandling and/or communication of this sensitive and confidential information will result in termination of employment. I understand the above statement and agree with the resulting consequences of my actions in regards to the mishandling of sensitive and confidential information.

• Yes
• No

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Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question