Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Case Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, First Aid, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, On Call, Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Set Goals
Location: Maryland
Pay: $18–$20 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist / House Manager to support residents in our men’s and women’s recovery housing programs. This role combines peer recovery support with residential management responsibilities to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment.
This position is ideal for an individual with lived experience in recovery who is passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey while ensuring accountability and compliance within recovery housing.
Key Responsibilities
Peer Recovery Support
- Provide peer-based recovery support using lived experience
- Encourage engagement in treatment services, recovery meetings, and healthy daily routines
- Assist residents with recovery planning, goal setting, and connection to community resources
- Model recovery-oriented behavior and maintain appropriate peer boundaries
House Management
- Oversee daily operations of men’s and women’s recovery homes
- Enforce house rules, curfews, and program policies consistently
- Conduct resident orientations and monitor compliance with program expectations
- Address behavioral issues, conflict resolution, and crisis situations professionally
- Maintain a safe, clean, drug-free, and recovery-oriented living environment
- Conduct regular house meetings
Documentation & Coordination
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and resident logs
- Communicate with clinical staff, case managers, and program leadership
- Assist with resident intake, discharge, and transition planning
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of sustained recovery from substance use
- Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
- Experience in substance use treatment, recovery housing, or behavioral health preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while offering peer support
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts
Maryland Compliance Requirements
- Must pass criminal background check
- Must pass drug screening
- Must comply with all Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and recovery housing standards
- Must adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage: $18–$20/hour
- Professional development
- Supportive recovery-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for advancement
How to Apply
Apply directly through ZipRecruiter/Indeed with your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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