Peer Support Specialist - Full Time

Gaudenzia • Crownsville, MD

5d

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist supports individuals in recovery by helping them articulate recovery goals, develop individualized recovery and aftercare plans, connect with community resources, and build skills for self-advocacy, problem-solving, social interaction, and community participation. The role works in coordination with the treatment team, advocates for recovery-based services, and may accompany individuals to community appointments, meetings, and events. The specialist also monitors client urinalysis testing as directed. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 12 months of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Recovery Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
• Maintain professional ethical boundaries and confidentiality for all individuals supported.
• Help individuals in recovery articulate personal recovery goals and develop individualized recovery and aftercare plans.
• Identify and support connections to community resources that support individuals’ goals and interests, including recovery communities, educational and vocational resources, social, cultural, and spiritual resources, mutual self-help groups, and professional services.
• Identify barriers to participation in community resources and help individuals develop strategies to overcome them.
• Liaise with established community support groups and advocate for effective recovery-based services.
• Model and help individuals use effective coping, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and self-help techniques.
• Help individuals build and reinforce social skills in the community that support job acquisition and tenure.
• Accompany individuals in recovery to appointments, meetings, and other community events as needed.
• Attend treatment team meetings to promote individuals’ use of self-advocacy and self-directed recovery tools, and support them in presenting their own agenda and progress.
• Coordinate with the treatment team to communicate an individual’s progress toward objectives.
• Monitor client urinalysis testing as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• On-the-job training
• Upward mobility
• Educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED