Peer Support Specialist - Full Time

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Crownsville, MD

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist supports individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring conditions by helping them develop and pursue individualized recovery goals and plans. The role connects individuals with community resources, helps them address barriers to participation, and promotes self-advocacy, coping, problem-solving, social skills, and self-directed recovery. The specialist collaborates with the treatment team, accompanies individuals to community appointments and activities as needed, and 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. Team members are expected to treat clients and colleagues with dignity and respect, maintain ethical boundaries and confidentiality, and contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment.

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 the confidentiality of 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, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual, mutual self-help, and professional resources.
Identify barriers to participation in community resources and work with individuals to develop strategies to overcome them.
Liaise with established community support groups and advocate for effective recovery-based services.
Model and assist individuals with coping, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and self-help techniques.
Help individuals build and reinforce social skills in the community to enhance job acquisition and tenure.
Accompany individuals in recovery to appointments, meetings, and other community events as needed.
Attend treatment team meetings to promote self-advocacy and self-directed recovery, and support individuals in presenting their agenda and progress.
Coordinate with the treatment team to communicate individuals’ progress toward their objectives.
Monitor client urinalysis testing as directed.