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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Baltimore, Maryland · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$25kDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

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
Use your lived experience to inspire hope, support recovery, and help clients build stability.

Peer Recovery Support
Skill-Building and Community Support
Residential and Program Support
Use your lived experience to inspire hope, support recovery, and help clients build stability.
This role is ideal for someone who is committed to recovery, person-centered care, and helping clients build confidence, independence, and community connection.

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.
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.

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will support clients through peer mentoring, recovery planning, skill-building, documentation, wellness activities, and coordination with program teams.

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