Certified Peer Recovery Specialist — Onsite Support & Growth

American HomeStays LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Family and Medical Leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

American HomeStays LLC in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support in a supportive housing setting. The role emphasizes lived experience, recovery planning, skill-building, and documentation, with onsite services and some community-based support.

The ideal candidate has Maryland certification, is committed to person-centered care, and can collaborate with program teams to help clients build independence and community connections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment.
• Document daily observations and communicate tenant concerns as needed.
• Support medication access protocols, safety drills, wellness activities, and resident engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

De-escalation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American HomeStays LLC in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support in a supportive housing setting. The role emphasizes lived experience, recovery planning, skill-building, and documentation, with onsite services and some community-based support.

The ideal candidate has Maryland certification, is committed to person-centered care, and can collaborate with program teams to help clients build independence and community connections.