Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a Senior Peer Recovery Specialist (SPRS) to join our Housing Services team. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate individual with lived experience in recovery to support others in achieving housing stability and overall wellness. As an SPRS, you will model recovery, provide coaching and support, and help clients connect to essential services—all while working in a mission-driven, equity-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Build supportive relationships with clients to promote engagement in care and housing services

Use motivational interviewing and coaching techniques to assist clients with complex needs

Coordinate care across housing, health, behavioral health, and social service systems

Provide individual and group peer support in community and home-based settings

Mentor and train other Peer staff, supporting certification and professional development

Complete timely, accurate documentation and ensure compliance with grant requirements

Act as a subject matter expert in connecting clients to recovery and substance use resources

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; AA in Human Services preferred

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in linking clients to health and behavioral health services

Personal experience with substance use, mental illness, homelessness, HIV, or incarceration

Valid Maryland driver’s license and access to personal vehicle

Knowledge of Baltimore City resources and commitment to harm reduction and housing-first models

What We’re Looking For:

Compassionate, resilient, and self-aware team player

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Able to maintain professional boundaries and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and promote wellness through lived experience