Registered Peer Supervisor - Non-Merit

Salary: $22.43 - $35.25 Hourly Location : Towson, MD Job Type: NON-MERIT Job Number: NM. Department: CORRECTIONS Opening Date: 09/24/2024 Closing Date: Continuous 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 Non-Merit grant funded 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 within 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 experience 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/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of 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 Registered Peer Supervisors manage Peer Recovery Specialists in the various peer support programs to ensure program participants are getting the best quality service. Peer Support Specialist Supervisors must have Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and a Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS) in Maryland. Builds and maintains a trusting professional relationship with the recovery specialist under the supervision that helps the peer recovery specialist meet job performance goals. Models ethical boundaries between peer and supervisor to ensure ethical boundaries between peer support staff and program participants is maintained. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information disclosed during supervision that meets legal and professional requirements in order assure appropriate and successful supervisor-to-supervisee relationships. Evaluates and provides feedback of peer recovery specialist's job performance in various settings (e.g. with the people they serve, team members and other agencies) using a variety of techniques including observation, reviews of progress notes, and discussions with people served), in order ensure that Peer Recovery Specialists are helping people served meet their goals, interacting in a peer-to-peer fashion, and working within the Peer Recovery Specialist scope of practice. Understands and supports core values of peer support building and maintaining effective working relationships with peer recovery specialists who acknowledge their role and experience, while maintaining the expectations of the workplace. Establishes professional relationships based on mutual respect and recovery principles and ideals that promote environments in which peer recovery specialists' efforts self-monitor and take care of their own wellness are supported and encouraged, understanding that the recovery and growth process is not linear. Assists the program manager and the administrative team in collection of data and will provide ongoing input and feedback on outcome measures. Completes all required training to maintain Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS). Works with peers to develop a recovery plan to provide peer mentoring services, mental health services, linkage to re-entry services and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community. Empowers the peers to be self-advocates for their own recovery pathway. Examples of Other Duties Supervisors may be expected to carry a caseload of MAT participants. Performs other related 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.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of treatment programs and community resources that support recovery from addictive disease and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of Spanish Language a plus. 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. Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent. Plus Three years' lived experience of recovery, from which the applicant him/herself has maintained uninterrupted abstinence from a substance use disorder such as alcohol or drug addiction. Plus Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist. Plus Certification as a Registered Peer Supervisor. Licenses and Certificates Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor 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 and Registered Peer Supervisor Certifications for this position. Failure to submit proof of Certificationswillresult in your application not being considered. Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Registered Peer Supervisor - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You MUSTattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 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. 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. Please 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. 01 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. 02 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. 03 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 a commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License. Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a 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. Driver's License Learners Permit. Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License. I do not have a driver's license. 05 Do you personally have a minimum of three years' of uninterrupted recovery from a substance use disorder, such as alcohol or drug addiction and possess Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist and a Registered Peer Supervisor? Yes No, I do not meet the minimum requirements for this position. 06 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. 07 The position you are applying for requires proof of your Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor. 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 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 09 Do you have supervisory experience? Yes No 10 Supervision means that you have experience administering disciplinary actions and conducting performance evaluations. Your supervisory experience must be on a consistent basis. Filling in for a manager when they are absent or as needed does not constitute as full supervision of staff.Provide your job title, the name of the Baltimore County agency or other employer for whom you do or did this work, and the beginning and ending dates of your experience, using a month/year format. This work experience must appear on your application. If you answered "NO" to the previous question, enter "N/A" in the space provided. 11 Do you have experience providing community and street outreach? Yes No 12 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question. 13 Do you have experience providing coordination and oversight to staff during emergency response? Yes No 14 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question. 15 Persons appointed to this classification must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends providing coordination and oversight to staff providing emergency response, community and street outreach, as well as providing supervision and support to staff.Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment? If you answer NO, your application will not be considered further. Yes No 16 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 and able to accept these conditions of employment? Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment. No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore, I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government. 17 Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Yes No 18 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 19 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 understand the above instructions. Required Question

Created: 2024-10-21