PEER SPECIALIST OPS - 60932626

Requisition No: 826380 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: PEER SPECIALIST OPS - 60932626

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60932626 

Salary:  $60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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The Role:

The Recovery Oriented Quality Improvement Specialist (ROQIS) role is an OPS position assigned to the Program Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) located in the SunCoast Region which encompasses 11 counties within 4 circuits. The ROQIS is designed for an individual in recovery with lived experience of a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This position will serve as a key person in the Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC).

How you will make an impact:

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.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (with a degree in human services, behavioral health, social work, social sciences, public health, or business).

• At least two years of experience working in the behavioral health field.

• Experience with monitoring and/or oversight.

• Applicants must not have any disciplinary actions within the past twelve months.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• 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.

 Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.   

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

No state income tax for residents of Florida.

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What is Other Personal Services employment?

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.   OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position.

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.  Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Department of Children and Families:

Mission:  The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision:  We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values:  A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve. 

To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

SELECTIVE SERVICE:  Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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 checks 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. 

Special Notes:

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.

Nearest Major Market: Tampa

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.