Crisis Intervention Peer Specialist – Mobile EMS Support

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the Mobile Team at the Main Campus. The role focuses on crisis intervention, linkage to treatment, and empowering individuals toward recovery in the Baltimore area.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), a valid Peer Support Specialist Certification, and at least two years of peer recovery experience with supervisory exposure. A driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification is required and a valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum two years in peer recovery with at least 1 year in supervisory/leadership roles.
• Knowledge of Baltimore City mental health and addiction resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief crisis intervention and connect individuals to treatment and support services.
• Assist individuals in developing crisis plans and linkage to care as needed.
• Respond alongside EMS to overdoses and provide referrals to services.
• Support continuity of care with mental health, addiction recovery, and other resources.
• Build relationships with local providers and community resources.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation of all client-related information.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, CPR staff, and external agencies.
• Empower participants to become self-advocates for recovery and wellness.
• Uphold professional boundaries and work from a strengths-based perspective.

Skills

Peer recovery

Crisis intervention

Community resources

Interagency collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the Mobile Team at the Main Campus. The role focuses on crisis intervention, linkage to treatment, and empowering individuals toward recovery in the Baltimore area.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), a valid Peer Support Specialist Certification, and at least two years of peer recovery experience with supervisory exposure. A driver’s license is required.