Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Crownsville, MD

About The Position

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Your responsibilities in this role may include: 1. Provide hope and encouragement needed for the client in reaching his/her goal(s) for recovery; 2. Reinforce the process the recovering person has learned for identifying weaknesses such as negative self-talk, while also assisting the recovering person with identifying his or her own strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. 3. Assist the person in recovery in articulating of their personal recovery goals. 4. Assist the recovering person in the development of their aftercare (wellness recovery) plan; 5. Provide resources for the recovering person about community and natural supports and how to utilize these in the recovery process; 6. Promote empowerment skills through self-advocacy and stigma-busting tools; 7. Advocate for effective recovery based services; 8. Attend mandatory treatment team meetings to discuss the client's recovery process while in treatment including stabilization, behavior modification, MAT options, discharge and aftercare planning. 9. Become a referral source and act as a liaison with established 12 step and other identified community support groups; 10. Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies; 11. Support the vocational choices of the recovering person and assist him/her in coping with job-related anxiety, support groups; 12. Teach and utilize problem solving techniques and coping skills; 13. Assist the recovering person in building and reinforcing newly learned social skills in the community that will enhance his/her job acquisition and tenure. 14. Accompany recovering person to appointments, meetings, and other events in the community including leisure activities while maintaining ethical boundaries and communication with supervisor; 15. Document in MyAvatar progress, his/her objectives, goals, and development of treatment plan. 16. Document plans and interventions collaboratively with recovering person. What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field! For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ [https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/] Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day. We hold client care as our top priority. We assume good intentions. We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other. We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances. We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action. We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us! Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Requirements

Education and training: GED or High School Diploma and successful completion of Pennsylvania Certification Board training for Certified Recovery Specialist.
Experience at least 12 months of volunteer service or related employment.
No substitutions for education or training.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Must be able to express relevant personnel recovery experience in a clear and effective manner.
Must be able to travel to programs, service and appointments independently.
Must conduct self in a manner that is conducive to growth, learning, and independence
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must be knowledgeable of the services and regulations pertaining to recovery from co-occurring disorders and confidentiality
Must be able to function as a team member.
Must possess the ability to develop positive, ethical therapeutic relationships with individual, promoting their personal growth while maintaining their dignity.

Responsibilities

Provide hope and encouragement needed for the client in reaching his/her goal(s) for recovery
Reinforce the process the recovering person has learned for identifying weaknesses such as negative self-talk, while also assisting the recovering person with identifying his or her own strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
Assist the person in recovery in articulating of their personal recovery goals.
Assist the recovering person in the development of their aftercare (wellness recovery) plan
Provide resources for the recovering person about community and natural supports and how to utilize these in the recovery process
Promote empowerment skills through self-advocacy and stigma-busting tools
Advocate for effective recovery based services
Attend mandatory treatment team meetings to discuss the client's recovery process while in treatment including stabilization, behavior modification, MAT options, discharge and aftercare planning.
Become a referral source and act as a liaison with established 12 step and other identified community support groups
Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
Support the vocational choices of the recovering person and assist him/her in coping with job-related anxiety, support groups
Teach and utilize problem solving techniques and coping skills
Assist the recovering person in building and reinforcing newly learned social skills in the community that will enhance his/her job acquisition and tenure.
Accompany recovering person to appointments, meetings, and other events in the community including leisure activities while maintaining ethical boundaries and communication with supervisor
Document in MyAvatar progress, his/her objectives, goals, and development of treatment plan.
Document plans and interventions collaboratively with recovering person.