Certified Peer Support Specialist- Part Time

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our behavioral health team. In this role, you will use your lived experience to offer meaningful emotional support, share recovery insights, and help individuals navigate the resources that can guide them toward lasting wellness. Your presence brings hope, encouragement, and connection to those working to overcome active substance use disorders. As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll play a key role in motivating patients to engage in treatment, explore self-help options, and build confidence in their recovery journey. Your voice and experience matter—and they make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Offer meaningful emotional support using lived experience.
• Share recovery insights and help individuals navigate resources.
• Motivate patients to engage in treatment and explore self-help options.
• Build confidence in individuals’ recovery journeys.

Requirements

• A self-identified current or former user of behavioral health services, or a family member with relatable lived experience.
• If in personal recovery, a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated sobriety is required (3-4 years preferred).
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist in Maryland required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a helping, health, or educational role is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Familiarity with local community resources is preferred.
• Ability to build trust, listen with empathy, and support individuals with dignity and respect.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire).
• Life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (accruing from day one).
• 401k plan.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Shift differential for employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts.