Corrections Peer Recovery Specialist - Non-Merit

Corrections Peer Recovery Specialist

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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 MUST attach 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.

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.

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 Certifications will result 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.