Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.***RECRUITMENT REPOST -PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.***

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore County��1 Rolling Cross Road,1st Floor - Suite 110�Catonsville, MD 21228Prince George's County��14735 Main St., Room 068B�Upper Marlboro, MD 20772��Washington County100 West Franklin St�Hagerstown, MD 21740

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to� provide peer recovery support to inmates diagnosed with or identifying as having substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders. To advocate for inmates by speaking on personal experiences regarding substance use. Meeting with institutional clinical staff and other treatment members to support inmate by providing input developing a recovery plan and determining the steps to reduce barriers to recovery and reach their recovery goals. Prepare reports and records to document individual accomplishment, growth and recovery progress.�Communicate regularly with inmates about institutional policies and answer questions about their needs, goals, and treatment plans. Meet with inmates regularly to assist in developing a personalized plan for recovery that meets the unique needs and strengths of the inmates.Provide guidance on conflict resolution, life skills, daily decision making, and other developmental skills.��Meet with peers to provide linkages to resources, and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community.Facilitating peer led groups on topics such as harm reduction, many pathways to recovery theory, wellness, and recovery capital and recovery planning. Provide referrals for participants seeking to access substance use disorder or mental health services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high�school equivalency�certificate.Experience:��None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current�certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 months from date of�hire from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022.2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the�operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.�Employees in this classification who fail to obtain the required certification by the end of 24 months of continuous employment with the hiring department shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.�� 2.�Applicants for this classification must be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorder before they can be qualified to be hired as a Peer Recovery Specialist, Certified.�� 3.�Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is�deemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification. � 4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in�accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use�of Drugs.��

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 are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@maryland.gov.�Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment.If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to terrayl.goode@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line,�with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number. Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department�of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division: Terrayl Goode�Terrayl.Goode@maryland.govIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.