Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

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Location : Baltimore, MD Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, W-2 Employee Work Setup: Onsite Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or Saturday - Sunday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Pay Rate: $15.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience, credentials, and budget Job Description Use your lived experience to inspire hope, support recovery, and help clients build stability. We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support, skill-building services, and residential support to individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges. This role is ideal for someone who is committed to recovery, person-centered care, and helping clients build confidence, independence, and community connection. Services are provided onsite in a supportive housing setting, with some community-based support as assigned. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will support clients through peer mentoring, recovery planning, skill-building, documentation, wellness activities, and coordination with program teams. Key Responsibilities Peer Recovery Support ● Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals in recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges. ● Use lived experience to promote hope, empowerment, resiliency, and self-advocacy. ● Assist clients with recovery planning, goal setting, coping skills, and community resource connections. ● Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups, wellness activities, and peer-led workshops. Skill-Building and Community Support ● Support clients with daily living skills, including hygiene, transportation, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and appointment follow-through. ● Help clients navigate housing, employment, legal, benefits, and community support systems. ● Promote independence, wellness, and recovery-oriented decision-making. ● Collaborate with counselors, nurse case managers, supervisors, and program staff to support client goals. Residential and Program Support ● Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment. ● Conduct room checks, document daily observations, and communicate tenant concerns as needed. ● Support medication access protocols, safety drills, wellness activities, and resident engagement. ● Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, incidents, or behavioral changes promptly. Documentation and Compliance ● Complete accurate and timely progress notes, logs, and required documentation in the electronic health record system. ● Follow confidentiality, HIPAA, COMAR, CARF, Medicaid, and agency documentation standards. ● Participate in supervision, trainings, team meetings, audits, and quality improvement activities. ● Maintain ethical peer practice and healthy professional boundaries. Qualifications ● High school diploma or GED required. ● Valid Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential required. ● Personal lived experience with recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges required. ● Minimum 1 year of sustained recovery strongly preferred. ● At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, social services, supportive housing, or human services preferred. ● Must pass background check and complete all required onboarding and training. ● CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. ● Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS ● Strong ability to connect with clients through empathy, respect, and lived experience. ● Knowledge of recovery pathways, peer support values, and trauma-informed care. ● Strong communication, active listening, and de-escalation skills. ● Ability to document clearly and accurately in an electronic health record. ● Dependable, trustworthy, organized, and ethical. ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. ● Compassionate, recovery-focused, and culturally responsive approach. What We Offer Eligible employees may receive Paid Time Off, Family and Medical Leave, health/medical/dental insurance reimbursement or available health coverage, supplemental health and disability insurance options, retirement savings plan, and professional development support.