Peer Support Specialist (OOSS) (11150)

About the role

CarePoint Response, Inc (CPR, formerly BCRI) is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, CPR has provided timely, community-based care for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Our mission is to deliver effective behavioral health crisis services and treatment in the least restrictive environment — meeting people where they are, when they need it most.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with members of EMS and other members of CPR’s team to provide support and resources to individuals experiencing substance use issues or homelessness.
• Work with individuals in a substance use crisis to develop a crisis plan, provide linkage to care and introduce other crisis planning tools to the individual as needed.
• Respond alongside EMS to overdoses in Baltimore city to provide linkage and connection to services.
• Work with individuals in crisis to assist with continuity of care by giving them mental health, addiction, peer recovery support and other needed resources.
• Build relationships with addiction, mental health and homeless outreach providers, peer recovery support and other community resources.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation of all clinical and client-related information.
• Maintain professional open, effective, and appropriate communication with clients, CPR staff, management, outside agencies and the public.
• Empower participants to become self-advocates for their own recovery/wellness.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients, staff and other outside agencies.
• Work with all clients from a strengths-based perspective, providing support and encouragement as they move forward in their recovery.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma, but an associate degree is preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is required, and you must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience working in the field of peer recovery.
• Must have one year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Must have knowledge of mental health and addiction resources in Baltimore City.

Physical Demands

• Moderate walking, standing, climbing stairs, and sitting required.
• Light lifting may be required to recover.
• Transportation of clients and their belongings in agency vehicles.
• Minimal support and assistance with client care needs.

Working Conditions

• Works as part of a Mobile Team, which provides services in the community.
• Visit clients in various community settings and on the streets.
• When in the office, work generally in well-lighted and ventilated office environment.
• Potential exposure to highly charged, stressful and emotional situations, potential exposure to aggressive encounters.

Benefits

• Medical (CPR's benefits package includes 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for most available medical plans, providing substantial savings and comprehensive coverage for employees).
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Leave.
• Up to 50% local travel.
• Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team saving lives through connection and care.