Recovery Mentor & Care Navigator

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

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.