What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at Prince George's County, Maryland?
Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George’s County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, (Community Developer Assistant II) grade A14 position, in the Behavorial Health Services division.
About The Position
This is full-performance professional work, providing services to adults dealing with substance use or in recovery. This program is supported by the Maryland Governor's Heroin and Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement Initiative. Supportive services are provided to alleviate barriers through comprehensive care coordination using a multisystem strength-based, trauma-informed approach to improve outcomes. Work is performed under the general supervision of a high-level supervisor. Work performance is evaluated in terms of quality, timeliness, and resourcefulness. Services are non-clinical, and community based. Community referrals are received from local substance use treatment providers, medical providers, domestic violence programs, recovery centers, the Department of Social Services, and the court system.
About The Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Examples of Work
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
Job Location: 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Come join our team!
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George’s Proud!
The Prince George’s County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, (Community Developer Assistant II) grade A14 position, in the Behavorial Health Services division.
About The Position
This is full-performance professional work, providing services to adults dealing with substance use or in recovery. This program is supported by the Maryland Governor's Heroin and Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement Initiative. Supportive services are provided to alleviate barriers through comprehensive care coordination using a multisystem strength-based, trauma-informed approach to improve outcomes. Work is performed under the general supervision of a high-level supervisor. Work performance is evaluated in terms of quality, timeliness, and resourcefulness. Services are non-clinical, and community based. Community referrals are received from local substance use treatment providers, medical providers, domestic violence programs, recovery centers, the Department of Social Services, and the court system.
About The Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Examples of Work
- Serves as a role model and practical living example of recovery.
- Provides support by listening, sharing of recovery experience, and discussing strengths individuals have to support and sustain their own recovery.
- Provides assistance with establishing and setting recovery goals and plans which include culturally competent and relevant services.
- Completes all clients contact documentation while adhering to professional standards and accordance with the Behavioral Health Services Division's requirements.
- Develops and maintains automated client record in the agency's and the state's electronic medical record systems in accordance with identified guidelines.
- Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level coursework in business, psychology or sociology.
- Six (6) months experience in work requiring independent action based on mature judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of two years of recovery from lived experience in substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Maryland by the Maryland Addictions and Behavioral Health Certification Board (MABPCB).
- Experience working with Epic medical record system.
Additional Information
Job Location: 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
