Salary : $64,104.00 - $101,124.00 Annually
Location : 1500 E Gude Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104 to $90,874, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOROur Adult Drug Court Program seeks a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who is passionate, motivated, dependable, and compassionate about helping individuals build meaningful, successful lives in recovery. The ideal candidate understands the power of hope, compassion, and lived experience to support change. In this role, you will provide encouragement, support, care coordination, and advocacy for individuals in the Drug Court Program who are navigating recovery from substance use disorders.
We are seeking a personable, organized, and recovery-committed individual. Candidates should have knowledge of substance use disorders and the recovery process, communicate effectively with diverse populations, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) are encouraged to apply.
If you are dedicated to empowering others and making a lasting impact in your community, we would be excited to hear from you.
What You'll Be DoingThe Community Service Aide (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) is a vital member of the Adult Drug Court team and plays a key role in helping participants achieve lasting recovery and successfully complete the program. As someone who can connect with participants through empathy, encouragement, and lived experience, the Peer Specialist helps build trust, increase treatment engagement, reduce barriers to care, and promote accountability throughout the recovery journey.
This position serves as a bridge between participants, treatment providers, the Drug Court team, and community resources. Through ongoing care coordination, compliance monitoring, documentation, and communication, the Community Service Aide helps ensure participants remain connected to the services and supports they need to improve their health, reduce recidivism, and build stable, productive lives. The success of this role directly contributes to the Drug Court Program's mission to improve public safety, support recovery, and create healthier individuals, families, and communities.
The duties and core responsibilities of this position include:
- Manage documentation required for program operations
- Conduct individual check-ins for both group and individual sessions
- Provide motivational interviewing to support engagement
- Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization as needed
- Assist clients with housing, employment, benefits, and referrals
- Establish linkages to appropriate services and maintain ongoing communication with the multidisciplinary team and participate in staffing meetings.
- Perform related duties as required.
Additional Information:CPRS Certification: Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) are encouraged to apply. This position requires the possession and maintenance of the CPRS certification.
- For more information on becoming a CPRS, please visit the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) website at
Multilingual: Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Work Schedule: The selected candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Offsite Work: This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at off-site locations.
Medical and Background: Selected candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment medical exam, drug screening, and criminal records check through the Maryland State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Minimum QualificationsExperience: Three (3) years of experience providing delivery of social, health, and/or public assistance services.
Education: Completion of high school or a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
- Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Medical Exam Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a limited physical examination and drug screening.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent of the relevance of training and experience in the following areas:- Do you have knowledge of substance use disorders and the recovery process? Please describe your experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders or those involved in the criminal justice system.
- Can you communicate effectively with diverse populations, and thrive in a collaborative team environment?
- Are you bilingual? Multilingual Spanish at the Advanced Level is Preferred.
- Do you have experience with linking individuals to community resources? Please describe your experience.
- Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team? Please describe your experience.
- How would you encourage and motivate participants who are struggling to stay engaged in treatment?
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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.Members of Montgomery County Boards, Committees, and Commissions who are pursuing permanent employment should seek advice from the Ethics Commission.
Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits01
How many years of experience do you have providing delivery of social, health and/or public assistance services? - No Experience
- 1 Year of Experience
- 2 Years' Experience
- 3+ Years Experience
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What is your highest level of completed education? - N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
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Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence? 04
Are you a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist? 05
Do you have experience supporting individuals through the substance use disorder recovery process or those involved in the criminal justice system? 06
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, 
