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Peer Recovery Specialist Supv, Certified REPOST

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 54886 - 84995
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 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.

This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Office of Programs Treatment Reentry Services employees only.

GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore MD 21157
POSITION DUTIES
The Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor provides peer recovery support to clients diagnosed with or identified as having a substance abuse disorder mental health disorder or co-occurring disorder and provides supervision to the peer recovery team. This position is key to supporting clients throughout their recovery process and promotes healthy behaviors. Duties include:

  • Completing monthly quarterly and annual reports for the Peer Recovery Program.
  • Tracking statisticaltrends from recovery support programs.
  • Working with staff to plan establish and modify programs and services.
  • Supervising and providing oversight for all recoverysupport programs.
  • Monitoring quality of peer services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalencycertificate.

Experience: Two years of experience providing peer recovery support services.

Note:Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a non-commissioned officer in Peer Specialist classifications or Peer Specialist and specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This position is limited to current Peer Recovery Specialists and Supervisors employed by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional ServicesOffice of Programs Treatment Reentry Services.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a currentcertification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the Maryland AddictionsProfessional Certification Board (MAPCB) located at 10807 Falls Rd. #1376Brooklandville MD 21022.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require theoperation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be requiredto possess a motor vehicle operators 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.

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 bequalified to be hired as a Peer Recovery Specialist Certified.

in this classification must complete any additional training that isdeemed necessary and appropriate maintain required certification.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing inaccordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.


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Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application supplemental questionnaire and required documents maybeemailedto application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .

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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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