Peer Recovery Coach

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform year-round street and shelter outreach to engage individuals to determine areas of need.
• Link individuals to appropriate level of substance use disorder treatment and other Behavioral Health and community resources.
• Screen for Substance Use using Government Performance and Results Acts (GPRA), Screening, brief inventory, referral to treatment (SBIRT) and other approved tools.
• Transport clients to treatment destinations.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Lived experience in substance use disorder recovery demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or completion of CCAR Recovery Coach Academy. Full certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with people from various economic and cultural backgrounds who are suffering from housing deprivation, substance use disorders, and Serious Mental Illness.
• Familiarity of various treatment options and facilities, such as maintenance centers, inpatient treatment centers and Intensive Outpatient Treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent knowledge of case management and crisis intervention services.
• Excellent communication skills including active listening.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with patients.
• Must have reliable transportation to visit multiple sites.
• If driving on Agency business, must be at least 21 years of age and have valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence, with no more than 3 points.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Role

Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinics provide mental and behavioral health services to children, adults, and families across Maryland. These services include individual counseling, family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, social and coping skill development, addiction counseling and treatment, and medication management.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, 37.5 hours per week (Flexibility required for events and community initiatives)

Pay

Pay Rate: 23.07 per hour

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Driving ability

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Lived experience in substance use disorder recovery
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or completion of CCAR Recovery Coach Academy

Company Information

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and believes that every person has infinite worth and promise. Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.