Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 45
Enterprise Management Solutions, Inc.Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Posted April 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program provides structured, community-based support focused on developing life skills, managing symptoms, and promoting personal recovery goals. Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center is a community-based mental health organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral health services.
Job Description
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support services to individuals navigating substance use, mental health, or co-occurring challenges. The role involves building authentic relationships with clients, assisting with recovery plans, connecting to community resources, and promoting wellness, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must possess a valid Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential
- Must have personal lived experience with recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges
- Minimum 1 year of sustained recovery strongly preferred
- Ability to connect with individuals through empathy, respect, and lived experience
- Knowledge of recovery pathways and peer support values
- Excellent active listening and communication skills
- Ability to model recovery principles and maintain wellness in the workplace
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and person-centered service delivery
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Family and Medical Leave
- Health, Medical, and Dental Insurance Reimbursement or health insurance coverage
- Supplemental Health and Disability Insurance Options
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Professional Development Support and Continuing Education Opportunities