PEER SPECIALIST OPS - 60932602 (ORLANDO, FL,… at State of… · Orlando

Requisition No: 871093 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: PEER SPECIALIST OPS - 60932602

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60932602 

Salary:  Hourly Rate: $28.85 (OPS) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2026 

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Job Title: Recovery-Oriented Quality Improvement Specialist - OPS – 60932602 

This position is a regional position and can be housed in Orlando Florida.

 

 

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission 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.

 

 

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

 

Within SAMH, the Central Regional Office staff ensure that individuals and families have timely access to prevention, treatment, and recovery support services across the region. They collaborate with local providers, community partners, and key stakeholders to identify service gaps, enhance resource availability, and promote continuity of care. The Central Regional Office monitors program performance, addresses barriers to service delivery, and fosters cross-system collaboration to strengthen the regional behavioral health network and improve overall outcomes for the communities served.

 

 

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.  CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE (Region)  REGIONAL OFFICE.

 

 

The Role of the Recovery-Oriented Quality Improvement Specialist (ROQIS):

 

• 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 Central Region which encompasses 12 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.

 

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

 

 

• 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.

 

 

Emergency Response

 

 

In response to emergency events, the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the position description.  Deploy to communities affected by natural disasters within 24-48 hours of impact to represent the organization to promote and implement post-disaster services.

 

• Assess the impact, needs and assist with the development of a response strategy and goals for the impacted community and implement disaster response plans.

 

• Coordinate psychological and mental health resources and services for individuals, first responders, and communities impacted by disasters.

 

• Provide critical information to the Regional Director and Director of Regional Operations and Initiatives. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

 

 

• A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Working knowledge of ROSC is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

• Certified as a Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) through the Florida Certification Board.
• Lived Experience of substance use condition.
• Highschool diploma or GED. 

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

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

 

 

 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 Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

 

• State Group Insurance coverage options (for OPS employees who are reasonably expected to work 30 hours or more per week on average), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

 

• Savings & Spending Accounts;

 

• 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC

 

• And more!

 

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

 

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected 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).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

RETIREE NOTICE 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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

 

• BACKGROUND SCREENING 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, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and 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.

 

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.

 

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

 

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. 

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.