About Us: It's Not Over, LLC is a dedicated provider of substance abuse treatment and recovery support services. Our program is designed to empower individuals on their journey to sobriety by providing structured care in a supportive environment. We are seeking a passionate Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of those in recovery.
Job Overview: The Peer Recovery Specialist serves as a vital member of the treatment team, offering lived experience, mentorship, and recovery-focused guidance to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders. This role fosters hope, resilience, and empowerment through trauma-informed peer support, group facilitation, and navigation of resources. The Peer Recovery Specialist collaborates with clinical staff to ensure client-centered care that aligns with Joint Commission standards and promotes long-term wellness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build trusting relationships with clients by sharing lived experience and modeling recovery-oriented behaviors.
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, and accountability to clients in the early stages and throughout sustained recovery.
- Assist clients in identifying personal strengths, recovery goals, and barriers to progress.
- Co-facilitate structured peer-led groups focused on relapse prevention, wellness planning, and coping strategies.
- Lead activities that promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and community connection.
- Adapt group content for telehealth delivery when applicable, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
- Guide clients in accessing treatment services, housing, employment, transportation, and community supports.
- Assist with appointment scheduling, referrals, and follow-up coordination.
- Educate clients on available recovery pathways, including 12-step, SMART Recovery, and harm reduction models.
- Support clients in developing individualized recovery plans that reflect their goals, values, and needs.
- Encourage use of coping tools, wellness routines, and crisis prevention strategies.
- Reinforce progress through motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to share insights and advocate for client needs.
- Maintain open communication with counselors, case managers, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination and effective care.
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.
- Accurately document client interactions, group participation, and progress notes in accordance with COMAR and Joint Commission standards.
- Complete required logs, incident reports, and house management records in a timely manner.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment.
- Monitor facility cleanliness, safety, and adherence to house rules.
- Conduct room checks, curfew compliance, and conflict resolution as needed.
- Support clients in maintaining high standards of communal living and fostering respectful peer interactions.
Qualifications
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or be eligible for certification within 6 months.
- Lived experience in recovery with a minimum of 2 years of sustained sobriety preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse populations.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery models.
- Ability to document clearly and meet regulatory standards.
- Comfortable with telehealth platforms and virtual group facilitation (training provided if needed).
Preferred Competencies
- Crisis de-escalation and boundary-setting skills
- Knowledge of local behavioral health and recovery resources
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural competency
- Flexibility in adapting to client needs and program changes
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful work that makes a real impact.
- Supportive team environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
If you are passionate about helping others in their recovery journey and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!
About Us
Who We Are
We believe in Hearing and Valuing your feelings.
It’s Not Over, LLC was founded and established by a mother and daughter, Ira and Jamia. Our passion to help and service motivated us to open It’s Not Over, LLC March 2019. We are committed to seeing lives change and are willing to go the extra mile.
We believe in Hearing and Valuing your feelings. We believe that each person has the fortitude to overcome adversity and recover from any situation. We are here to serve and provide support. We seek out holistic approaches for healing and recovery for each person we serve.
We advocate and provide ethical, quality, and medically necessary services to help individuals acclimate back into their community successfully.
Mission Statement:
It’s Not Over is dedicated to offering comprehensive substance use treatment services. Through resilience, courage, and optimism, we aim to empower individuals with love and hope, fostering positive transformation in their lives.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to act as a transformative force in the lives of individuals dealing with substance use disorders, aiding them in reclaiming control of their lives and fostering positive, lasting change.
Philosophy:
It’s Not Over embraces the belief that every individual’s journey is ongoing; setbacks are not endings but mere pauses. We view life’s challenges as semicolons, not periods, in the narrative of personal growth.
Core Values:
It’s Not Over is guided by core values that shape its culture and reputation as a community-centered organization. We prioritize Respect, Integrity, Empathy, and Competence in all our interactions and services.
Our approach includes interactive group sessions and skill-building classes designed to enhance life skills and overall well-being. In addition to addressing substance use, we provide support for common mental health/substance use issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, aiming to improve individual life satisfaction.
Salary :
Your email job alert is now active!