Onsite Peer Recovery Specialist — Empowerment & Housing Support

ems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Job summary

ems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support, skill-building, and residential services in a supportive housing setting. You will engage individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, using lived experience to inspire hope and promote independence.

This role requires a Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential, strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to work onsite with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential required.
• Personal lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use challenges required.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support, skill-building, and residential services in a supportive housing setting. You will engage individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, using lived experience to inspire hope and promote independence.

This role requires a Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential, strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to work onsite with a