Peer Recovery Specialist

INSTITUTES FOR BEHAVIOR RESOURCES INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Retirement options

Job summary

INSTITUTES FOR BEHAVIOR RESOURCES INC (IBR) seeks a qualified Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals navigating recovery and accessing services. This on-site, full-time role emphasizes empathy, lived experience, and trauma-informed care.

You will mentor, connect clients with housing and healthcare resources, assist with case management, accompany patients to appointments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery goals and engagement in treatment.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Peer Recovery Specialist certification within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of local support systems and resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and in teams.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based mentoring, encouragement, and recovery support to individuals engaged in treatment.
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts to help individuals return to care.
• Connect patients with housing, social services, healthcare, and crisis resources.
• Assist with case management, referrals, and care coordination.
• Accompany patients to medical, social service, and other community appointments as needed.
• Support HIV/HCV prevention, education, and outreach in clinic and community.
• Advocate for patients to achieve recovery goals and stability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality, and comply with regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Cultural competency

Time management

Multitasking

Professional discretion

Education

Maryland Peer Recovery Specialist certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

REACH Health Services, of the Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc. (IBR), is seeking a PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST. We believe that recovery is strengthened through connection, hope, and the support of those with lived experience.

We are looking for an empathetic, dedicated professional who is passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey and overcome barriers to wellness. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will use your lived experience and recovery expertise to provide encouragement, advocacy, mentorship, and practical support to individuals receiving substance use treatment services.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values relationship-building, thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, and is committed to empowering others through a trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approach.

As Peer Recovery Specialist, you will:

• Provide peer-based mentoring, encouragement, and recovery support to individuals engaged in treatment.
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts to help individuals return to care and remain connected to services.
• Connect patients with community resources, including housing, social services, healthcare, and crisis support.
• Assist with case management, referrals, and care coordination to address barriers to recovery and improve treatment engagement.
• Accompany patients to medical, social service, and other community-based appointments as needed.
• Support HIV/HCV prevention, education, and outreach efforts both in the clinic and community.
• Advocate for patients and empower them to achieve personal recovery goals and greater stability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and support the mission, values, and policies of IBR/REACH Health Services.

Work Schedule

This is a 32 hour/week, full-time, non-exempt position working on-site, Monday through Thursday from 7am to 3pm.

Pay & Benefits:

In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, IBR is committed to providing transparent wage information for all posted job opportunities. This pay rate for this position is $19-23/hour. Compensation is determined based on factors such as licensure, education, experience, and internal equity.

• IBR offers competitive health benefits, generous PTO, tuition and certification reimbursement, retirement options, and other perks.

To learn more details about what we offer, please visit our website.

Additional Information:

IBR is an approved facility of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP). As a STAR LPR approved facility, we offer a student loan repayment program opportunity.

At IBR/REACH, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We value teamwork, respect, professional growth, and creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful difference every day.

IBR is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. IBR also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories. To learn more about IBR, please visit our website.

Requirements

Required Education/Experience:

• Active certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the State of Maryland required within one year of employment, and must be maintained.

Other Required Skills/Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of support systems and community resources and how to access services in the community.
• Excellent and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out duties with moderate supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and ethical therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups.
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and ability to learn new programs, as needed.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, while managing multiple high priority issues simultaneously.
• Ability to pass all pre-employments requirements including but not limited to a criminal background check and drug screen, and verification of COVID-19 vaccination.