Peer Recovery Specialist- Part Time (SUD Program) (11412)

Peer Recovery Specialist (SUD)

📍 Baltimore, MD

💰For peers who are not certified, the pay range is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. For certified peers, the pay range is $21.00- $22.00 per hour.🕒 Part-time | Shifts: 7:00AM-3:00PM or 3:00PM-11:00PM | Every other weekend

Help Clients Begin Their Path to Recovery.

Provide behavioral health and substance use counseling services that support clients during treatment, including assessment, counseling, and care planning.

About Us

CarePoint Response, Inc. (CPR) is a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health crisis response services in Baltimore, including telephone crisis support, mobile crisis response teams, residential crisis services, and medical detoxification services. Since 1992, CPR has provided behavioral health crisis intervention and substance use treatment services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises in Baltimore.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals on their recovery journey by serving as a mentor, advocate, and role model. In this role, you will engage clients to identify their goals and needs, provide recovery education and harm reduction support, connect clients with community resources, and assist with discharge planning and follow-up support. You will maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the clinical team to promote long-term recovery and stability.

Essential Functions

• Assess participant eligibility and engage clients in identifying their needs, goals, and recovery objectives.
• Provide peer support, recovery education, harm reduction coaching, and encouragement throughout all stages of the recovery journey.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of client encounters, plans of care, and required reports.
• Connect clients to appropriate community resources and services, including referrals and transportation to appointments or safe environments.
• Identify and address barriers to treatment and support access in collaboration with clients and the clinical team.
• Assist clients with discharge planning and ensure they understand and have the necessary supports in place for continued success.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and re-engagement support to promote long-term recovery and stability after program discharge.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, alumni, and other support networks to enhance available resources.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to communicate client needs, improve program quality, and support positive behavioral change.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What We Require:

· High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two (2) years of related experience.

· Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS) or willingness to be certified within a one (1) year of employment.

· At least two (2) years in full recovery AND three (3) years of lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder.

· Valid driver’s license.

Why Join CPR

💡 Make a direct impact in clients’ recovery journey.

🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

💼 403(b) Retirement Plan.

🌴 Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays.

📚 Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support.

💙 Be part of an innovative, mission-driven team transforming behavioral health care.