Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of San Francisco .

This is a 12 month limited term position that may be extended and/or may become permanent pending budget approval.

The Integrating Employment in Recovery Program is a pilot program that will promote employment services in substance use treatment. This will be accomplished through training and the embedding of vocational rehabilitation staff into specific substance use treatment centers in the state of California.

Ideal candidate will have personal experience as a person in sustained recovery from substance use, or that of a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder. Will have knowledge about 12-step programs and various aspects of recovery from substance abuse.

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Manager of Integrating Employment in Recovery (IER) section, the Staff Services Analyst / Peer Support Specialist works with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and local partner agency staff in the development of the IER program and staff support of substance use programs who are providing treatment to program participants.

This professional will work in collaboration with staff from substance use treatment facilities, state agencies, local community-based organizations, consumers, DOR staff and the IER evaluation team. The IER Peer Support Specialist performs employment/placement activities, employment preparation skills, marketing to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and peer mentoring activities for adult individuals who are in treatment for substance use disorders.

Minimal travel may be required.  This position will be located at the assigned local treatment facility.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#459074  on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide copies of transcripts or diploma.

Statement of Qualifications :

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DOR additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing.

The DOR may not consider applicants who fail to provide a SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be two pages in length, double-spaced using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your full name and job control number at the top right corner.

1. Please describe your personal experience as someone in sustained recovery from substance use, or your experience as a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder and how the experience has prepared you for supporting others in treatment for substance use disorders.

2. Please describe your experience working with and knowledge of programs and services for people with disabilities including substance use disorders.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in working in the substance use treatment field.

• Personal experience as a person in sustained recovery from substance use, or a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder.

• Previous experience as a Peer Support Specialist.

• Knowledge about 12-step programs, other treatment modalities and various aspects of recovery from substance abuse.

• Knowledge of the Department of Rehabilitation, and the behavioral health system.

• Ability to support collaboration at every opportunity and mitigate interpersonal conflicts.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the program participants, stakeholders, DOR management and other state agencies.

• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and flexibility.

• Demonstrates the ability to use tact and good judgment.

• Demonstrates the ability to establish and foster new and existing relationships with stakeholders and agency partners.

• Knowledge of programs and services for people with disabilities.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
• Disability Insurance Programs
• Alternate Work Schedules

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the  .

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Staff Services Analyst, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Staff Services Analyst exam at :
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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special Requirements for instructions. 

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Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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