Peer Recovery Specialist House Manager

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.