Peer Specialist Ops - 60932602

Requisition No: 825899 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: PEER SPECIALIST OPS - 60932602

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60932602 

Salary:  $60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2024 

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Peer Specialist - OPS

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) through the Florida Certification Board and eligible to obtain National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) credential within 1 year of hire.

PREFERRED:

Spanish Speaker and Certified as a W.R.A.P Advanced Level Facilitator

DESCRIPTION:

The Recovery Oriented Quality Improvement Specialist position is designed for an individual in recovery with lived experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This position will serve as a key person in Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) related activities to include but not limited to: on-going quality assurance and improvement activities; training and technical assistance; the implementation and enhancement of recovery approaches and services within the local system of care; and promotion of effective engagement and care coordination strategies. In addition, this position will provide technical assistance and consultation to promote the expansion of medicated assisted treatment and care coordination services and the effective engagement of persons into services and supports.

• Assist the Opioid SOR Grant Project Director and the regional SAMH Director with quality improvement initiatives by conducting quality assurance visits with providers and reviewing treatment plans to identify recovery-oriented principles and practices.  Prepare and present reports and findings, to include an analysis of opportunities for improvement and strategies to address them.
• Manage activities related to the development of recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC), to include but not limited to: providing technical assistance on the use and implementation of a recovery-oriented self-assessment planning tool to contracted providers and serving as a key person in the local and state level ROSC related workgroup activities.
• Identify and promote opportunities for individuals with lived experience, family members, and allies to have meaningful inclusion in the evaluation of ROSC practices, enhance the role of peers in the workforce of local providers through training and technical assistance and develop strategies to gather feedback from persons served to identify opportunities to improve meaningful outcomes.
• As directed, provide technical assistance and consultative services for the expansion of medication assisted treatment services to include but not limited to: assisting with care coordination, engagement, and buprenorphine initiation in emergency departments. 
• Identify opportunities to reduce stigma among community and contracted provider organizations regarding medication assisted treatment services.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Strong analytical skills as evidenced by an ability to synthesize information from difference sources into an integrated narrative. Strong writing skills as evidenced by an ability to draft reports or presentations suitable for Executive Level briefings. Knowledge and ability to lead groups in strategic planning for quality improvement. Ability to articulate recover-oriented concepts, for design and implementation strategies. Ability to evaluate quality of services and compliance with laws, rules, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. 

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow enough time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.  All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.