Peer Recovery Specialist/Peer Coach | Johns Hopkins University - Military Veterans

The Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist/Peer Coach  (Outreach Worker) who will be able to build a trust-based relationship with participants while assisting participants in their journey toward recovery and wellness. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist provides optimism and hope that recovery is possible and probable, all while promoting empowerment, self-determination, understanding, coping skills, and resilience. This position reports to Program Director, Dwayne Bruce, CPRS, RPS. For more than 20 years, Dee's Place has provided a safe place where people in recovery can engage with peers, drop-in for 12-step meetings, participate in day program activities, and connect to psychiatric rehabilitative services. Staff assist in connecting guests to a healthy community and staying on the right track. All are welcome at Dee's Place. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Outreach and assertive engagement. Disseminates information on harm reduction, recovery, and community resources. 1:1 coaching, peer counseling, and mentoring. Service planning/recovery planning. Crisis intervention. Facilitates groups. Advocacy (on behalf of participants). Linkage to treatment and community services. Collaborates with clinical and other support staff who work with enrolled participants, i.e. by collaborating on treatment plans and discussing participants' progress and general well-being. Prepares reports and records including but not limited to documentation of each participant encounter, service plans with enrolled participates, progress reports to treatment teams, etc. Related duties, as needed. Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the