Peer Recovery Specialist

REACH Health Services, of the Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc. (I ), is seeking a PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST. We believe that recovery is strengthened through connection, hope, and the support of those with lived experience.

We are looking for an empathetic, dedicated professional who is passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey and overcome barriers to wellness. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will use your lived experience and recovery expertise to provide encouragement, advocacy, mentorship, and practical support to individuals receiving substance use treatment services.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values relationship-building, thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, and is committed to empowering others through a trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approach.

• Provide peer-based mentoring, encouragement, and recovery support to individuals engaged in treatment.
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts to help individuals return to care and remain connected to services.
• Connect patients with community resources, including housing, social services, healthcare, and crisis support.
• Assist with case management, referrals, and care coordination to address barriers to recovery and improve treatment engagement.
• Accompany patients to medical, social service, and other community-based appointments as needed.
• Support HIV/HCV prevention, education, and outreach efforts both in the clinic and community.
• Advocate for patients and empower them to achieve personal recovery goals and greater stability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and support the mission, values, and policies of I /REACH Health Services.

This is a 32 hour/week, full-time, non-exempt position working on-site, Monday through Thursday from 7am to 3pm.

In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, I  is committed to providing transparent wage information for all posted job opportunities. This pay rate for this position is $19-23/hour. Compensation is determined based on factors such as licensure, education, experience, and internal equity.

• I  offers competitive health benefits, generous PTO, tuition and certification reimbursement, retirement options, and other perks.

To learn more details about what we offer, please visit our website.

I  is an approved facility of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP). As a STAR LPR approved facility, we offer a student loan repayment program opportunity.

At I /REACH, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We value teamwork, respect, professional growth, and creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful difference every day.

I  is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. I  also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories. To learn more about I , please visit our website.

• Active certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the State of Maryland required within one year of employment, and must be maintained.