Specialist Officer II (Behavioral Health Associate Supervisor) - Non-Merit

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) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Examples of duties include: Building and maintaining a trusting professional relationship with the recovery specialist under their supervision that helps the peer recovery specialist meet job performance goals. Modeling ethical boundaries between peer and supervisor to ensure ethical boundaries between peer support staff and program participants. Maintaining appropriate confidentiality of information disclosed during supervision that meets legal and professional requirements in order to assure appropriate and successful supervisor-to-supervisee relationships. Evaluating and providing feedback to 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. Understanding and supporting core values of peer support by building and maintaining effective working relationships with peer recovery specialists who acknowledge their role and experience, while maintaining the expectations of the workplace. Establishing professional relationships based on mutual respect and recovery principles and ideals that promote environments in which peer recovery specialists' efforts to self-monitor and take care of their own wellness are supported and encouraged, understanding that the recovery and growth process is not linear. Ensuring that all Baltimore County Health Department policies and procedures are followed and that all peer support staff represent the mission and values of the Baltimore County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health. Working with the program supervisor to effectively monitor the staff documentation, using the various programs and systems in place to collect data and schedule outreach, providing technical support when necessary. Examples of other duties include: May be required to carry a caseload of participants, depending on the staffing and the needs of the program. Planning, implementing and overseeing outreach events, both individual street outreach, community events and provider and stakeholder outreach. Assisting the program manager and the leadership with various administrative assignments and related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment: This position will include evening shifts and some Saturday shifts. Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
• Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation:
• Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.