Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 40

DISCLOSURE - MULTI-EMPLOYER ROLE:

This W-2 hourly Certified Peer Recovery Specialist position includes responsibilities that span across the following three affiliated organizations all under shared leadership:

FOCUS #1 Unity Shared Living LLC

FOCUS #2 Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

FOCUS #3 Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center LLC

You will maintain separate W-2 employment relationships with each organization and will receive individual payroll compensation from each entity based on the time worked and services provided for their respective programs. This means you will be an official employee of all three companies with hours responsibilities and compliance obligations tracked separately for each.

This role is structured as an up to 16-hour per week position with approximately 5.33 hours of the total weekly hours allocated to Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center LLC Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program and Unity Shared Living LLC. While day-to-day supervision and scheduling will be coordinated centrally to support integrated care each employer will manage its own onboarding HR and compliance processes in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

DISCLAIMERS:

The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. Job responsibilities may be modified or expanded over time and the company will inform the employee of any such changes.

Client Service Location Expectations:

This position is based on-site at the supportive housing program located at 112 S Mount Street 21217. All services are to be delivered in person at this location. The staff member is expected to be present on-site during scheduled shifts provide support within the residence and ensure documentation and responsibilities are completed in alignment with program protocols. Remote work or off-site service delivery is not applicable for this role.

Caseload Makeup:

The assigned caseload for this position consists of eighteen (18) Category A clients who reside in the community and may be serviced at 3310 Eastern Avenue Baltimore MD throughout the community or in the community meeting room of Lighthouse Behavioral Health CenterLLC Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program and Unity Shared Living LLC at 112 S Mount Street 21217 location.

DIVISION: Operations

CLASSIFICATION:

This is a part-time W-2 employee position totaling 16 hours per week with 5.33 hours allocated across three affiliated organizations as follows:

• UNITY SHARED LIVING LLC (USL):
  • Part-time W-2 employee approximately 5.33 hours per week (33.33% of total weekly hours)
• Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program:
  • Part-time W-2 employee approximately 5.33 hours per week (33.33% of total weekly hours)
• Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center (LHBHC):
  • Part-time W-2 employee approximately 5.33 hours per week (33.33% of total weekly hours)

While each assignment is classified as part-time under its respective entity the combined total constitutes a part-time 16-hour per week role across the organization network. This structure ensures shared staffing efficiency and cross-program collaboration in alignment with operational and regulatory needs.

WORK SCHEDULE: Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $15.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience expertise verified credentials and available company budget.

In addition to hourly wages eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Family and Medical Leave
Health Medical and Dental Insurance Reimbursement or health insurance coverage as available
Supplemental Health and Disability Insurance Options
Retirement Savings Plan
Professional Development Support and Continuing Education Opportunities

ANTICIPATED TRAVEL: 5% of the time. There is no additional compensation for travel.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist supervisor with work-related requests.
• Collaborate with and serve as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed.
• Responsible for following regulations of COMAR CARF any other regulatory body and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well.
• Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment.
• Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly walk stand or stoop; occasionally lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and regularly drive a motor vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS: All work is performed in an office where staff is exposed to communicable diseases of patients.

FOCUS #1:

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time W-2 employee approximately 5.33 hours per week (33.33% of total weekly hours)

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Operations Manager 5
Operations Supervisor 5

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Maintaining a safe clean and structured residential environment securing medications conducting room checks and safety drills coordinating property access and maintenance needs and ensuring daily operations align with program expectations.

ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Tenant Liaison

COMPANY: Unity Shared Living LLC

Unity Shared Living LLC provides safe stable and recovery-oriented housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness mental illness substance use disorders and other complex life challenges. More than just a place to live Unity Shared Living offers structured trauma-informed support that empowers residents to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

Our program integrates supportive housing with wraparound services including case management life skills development behavioral health coordination and access to medical and community resources. Each resident is provided with individualized support that fosters stability goal-setting and reintegration into the broader community.

Unity Shared Living is committed to housing as a foundation for healingoffering not just shelter but a path to wellness recovery and long-term success.

COMPANY WEBSITE:

COMPANY PHONE NUMBER:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER: EXT 10

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESS:

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Tenant Liaison Supportive Housing is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the residence ensuring a safe supportive and well-maintained environment for tenants living with behavioral health and/or medical needs. This role includes securing and providing access to client medications conducting frequent room checks coordinating site-based property maintenance supporting safety protocols and addressing day-to-day residential needs. The House Manager serves as the on-site liaison between tenants the program team and property management staff.

SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Submit daily care notes in the electronic health record system to confirm that the client is occupying their assigned bed space. These notes must be coded as 00000.
• Secure and store tenant medications safely in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Provide access to medications as scheduled or requested and document all medication access per protocol.
• Conduct room checks every two hours during shift hours to ensure resident safety cleanliness and overall wellness.
• Monitor the property for any maintenance issues and either resolve minor concerns directly or report them as needed.
• Submit maintenance work orders promptly and follow up with property management to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate access to the facility for maintenance personnel and contractors performing scheduled repairs or inspections.
• Collect tenant mail daily and submit all collected items to Operations Manager 5 in accordance with program policy.
• Conduct and document monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency/disaster preparedness drills.
• Perform regular walkthroughs of both shared and private living areas to maintain facility standards and identify any concerns.
• Reinforce house rules and lease terms including curfew adherence cleanliness expectations and respectful behavior.
• Maintain inventory of household supplies and submit requests for restocking as necessary.
• Accurately complete daily house logs medication logs and incident reports as required.
• Communicate tenant concerns or issues to the appropriate case managers clinicians or Operations Manager 5 in a timely and professional manner.
• Facilitate or support resident meetings wellness activities or on-site service coordination as directed.

Bed Service Fee Protocol:
Ensure that clients pay their bed service fees directly to the Accounts Receivables (A/R) Department as outlined in their lease agreement. House managers are not permitted to collect fees directly from clients. Instead clients should be encouraged to submit payment via one of the following approved methods:

• At an authorized PayNearMe location using their designated payment slip
• By delivering the payment to the A/R Department Manager at 3310 Eastern Avenue
• By submitting payment to a designated Special Police Officer
• By submitting payment directly to the Operations Manager

UNSCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to emergencies facility issues or behavioral escalations in real time
• Support tenant admissions and discharges including room readiness and orientation
• Participate in audits inspections quality assurance reviews and licensing site visits
• Accompany tenants to appointments or community services when required
• Cover additional shifts or provide emergency coverage as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold trauma-informed culturally responsive service delivery practices

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to maintain a supportive and structured residential environment
• Strong observational and documentation skills for reporting room checks incidents and maintenance needs
• Basic knowledge of behavioral health recovery and supportive housing models
• Ability to manage medication access logs and enforce compliance with safety procedures
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Dependability accountability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comfort with coordinating with property management and contractors

LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in residential supportive housing or behavioral health settings
• Ability to complete accurate documentation including logs notes and maintenance requests
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment screenings
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation preferred
• Must be available for rotating shifts evening or weekend coverage as assigned
  
• Assisted living trainings with LTC trainer for staff.
  
• Certified Medication Technician with the MBON (Company can assist with obtaining this upon hire).
  
• Preferred but not required Certified Nurse Aid (CNA/GNA) with the MBON

FOCUS #2:

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time W-2 employee approximately 5.33 hours per week (33.33% of total weekly hours)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (Operations Manager 3)

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Delivering skill-building and community support services in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans promoting client independence and maintaining timely and accurate documentation of services provided.

ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Direct Support Professional PRP Worker Direct Support Worker

COMPANY WEBSITE:

COMPANY: Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program is a core service of Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program designed to support individuals living with serious mental illness in achieving stability independence and improved quality of life. Our PRP provides structured community-based support focused on developing life skills managing symptoms and promoting personal recovery goals.

Through individualized service planning case management health home coordination and peer support the PRP helps clients navigate housing employment education and health care access. Services are person-centered trauma-informed and culturally responsive with an emphasis on whole-person care and long-term wellness. The program serves both youth and adults working in close collaboration with clinical providers families and community partners.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER: EXT 10

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SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) is responsible for supporting individuals with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders in achieving greater independence and community integration. The DSP helps clients build daily living skills access resources follow through on treatment goals and develop coping strategies that support their wellness and recovery. Services may be provided in the community in the clients home or at a designated program site and must align with the clients individualized rehabilitation plan.

SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide skill-building and rehabilitation services in alignment with each clients Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) as scheduled by the Scheduling Department and in response to client needs.
• Assist clients in developing and practicing activities of daily living (ADLs) including cooking cleaning personal hygiene transportation budgeting and other life skills that promote independence.
• Support clients in navigating community systems such as public transportation benefits enrollment offices housing resources and medical or behavioral health appointments.
• Deliver services in accordance with PRP scheduling protocols client availability and the goals outlined in the IRP.
• Promote client independence self-advocacy and recovery-oriented practices through every interaction.
• Submit accurate and client-centered daily progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) that reflect the nature and outcome of each session.
• Complete all session documentation in real time or no later than the end of each shift.
• Follow all documentation standards and use the appropriate service codes for PRP sessions:
  • Use H2016 with Place of Service (POS) code 15 for off-site sessions (minimum of 15 minutes)
  • Use H2016 with POS code 52 for on-site sessions (minimum of 60 minutes)
  • Use modifier U2 for services provided to minor clients
  • Use modifier U3 for services provided to adult clients
• Maintain minimum service delivery requirements:
  • At least 3 sessions per month for minor clients
  • At least 6 sessions per month for adult clients
• Render services in accordance with the assigned schedule provided by the Scheduling Department and remain responsive to emerging client needs requiring additional or flexible support.

UNSCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to client needs or crises as they arise during scheduled service hours
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings trainings or supervision as required
• Assist clients in accessing urgent care legal or housing-related services during emergencies
• Support program engagement efforts including wellness groups events or outreach
• Report concerns about client safety housing conditions or behavioral changes promptly to supervisors
• Uphold confidentiality dignity and trauma-informed service delivery in all interactions; Collaborating with each assigned clients assigned mental health counselor and assigned registered nurse case manager for each client weekly and enter a collaboration note in the clients electronic health record

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage individuals with mental health needs in respectful empowering ways
• Basic understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations
• Dependability reliability and organizational skills
• Ability to document services clearly and accurately in an electronic health record
• Flexibility to adjust services to meet client needs in dynamic community settings
• Willingness to learn and follow COMAR Medicaid and agency-specific PRP requirements

LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required. For those working with minors at least a bachelors degree is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working in behavioral health social services or human services preferred
• Must pass background check and complete PRP observation by supervisor of 20 hours and 40 hours of training
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation strongly preferred
• Must be able to complete and submit timely accurate progress notes using required PRP service codes

FOCUS #3:

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time W-2 employee approximately 5.33 hours per week (33.33% of total weekly hours)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations Manager 3

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Providing peer-based support that promotes recovery wellness and empowerment documenting services accurately and modeling recovery principles in alignment with ethical standards and program goals.

ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

COMPANY: Lighthouse Behavioral Health Mental Health Center LLC

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center LLC is a community-based mental health organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through accessible compassionate and evidence-based behavioral health services. We specialize in providing person-centered care for children adolescents and adults facing emotional behavioral and substance use challenges.

Our programs include outpatient therapy psychiatric care intensive in-home services case management and substance use treatment including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). At Lighthouse we believe in the power of integrated care clinical excellence and cultural humility to support long-term wellness and recovery. Guided by our mission to serve with empathy and integrity we are proud to walk alongside our clients on their path to healing and stability.

COMPANY WEBSITE:

COMPANY PHONE NUMBER:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER: EXT 10

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SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) uses their lived experience in recovery to provide support mentorship and hope to individuals navigating substance use mental health or co-occurring challenges. The CPRS builds authentic trust-based relationships with clients assists them in developing recovery plans connects them to community resources and promotes wellness empowerment and self-advocacy. This role complements clinical services by offering recovery-oriented person-centered support grounded in mutual respect and shared experience.

SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one peer support services to individuals in recovery from mental health substance use or co-occurring disorders. Document the session in the electronic health record and code these sessions as H0038.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups wellness activities or peer-led workshops. Document the session in electronic health record and code these sessions as H0024.
• Assist individuals with goal setting recovery planning and identifying personal strengths
• Accompany clients to appointments support meetings or community service connections as needed
• Promote hope empowerment and resiliency through shared lived experience
• Support clients in navigating systems such as housing employment legal or entitlements
• Help individuals develop healthy coping strategies self-advocacy skills and support networks
• Participate in team meetings staff supervision and interdisciplinary coordination
• Model wellness and self-care and maintain healthy professional boundaries

UNSCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to participant needs or crises as they arise during the shift
• Support resident engagement community-building and peer accountability
• Cover or assist with group facilitation in the absence of a clinician or staff lead
• Participate in training continuing education and peer support development
• Assist with program events outings or wellness initiatives
• Contribute to recovery-oriented environment by sharing inspirational messages resources or wellness tools
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines and the Maryland Code of Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Strong ability to connect with individuals through empathy respect and lived experience
• Knowledge of recovery pathways and peer support values (e.g. WRAP SMART Recovery 12-step)
• Excellent active listening and communication skills
• Ability to model recovery principles and maintain wellness in the workplace
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and person-centered service delivery
• Basic proficiency with electronic documentation systems or willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse team settings
• Reliable trustworthy and committed to ethical peer practice
  

LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must possess a valid Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential
• Must have personal lived experience with recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges
• Minimum 1 year of sustained recovery strongly preferred
• Must pass background check and complete all required onboarding
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation preferred (especially for community-based roles)
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Required Experience:

Senior IC