Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Impact Life Full time
Job Description

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) plays a vital role in the recovery process for individuals navigating the behavioral health system. This role involves supporting clients in gaining entitlements and accessing community resources such as food vouchers, housing, and employment services.

The PSS provides guidance and assists clients in overcoming challenges in their recovery journey, facilitating psycho-education groups, implementing recovery/care plans, and connecting individuals to support services.

The PSS educates and empowers individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system through self-care, self-awareness, encouragement, and support.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing quality, sufficient, and appropriate services
  • Maintaining high professional standards
  • Complying with Impact Life policies and procedures
  • Advocating for individual and community needs
  • Treating clients using psycho-education groups and service linkage
  • Participating in Impact Life committees and subcommittees
  • Assisting the Harm Reduction team with outreach and education services

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's degree in behavioral science preferred. 2 years' experience in the drug and alcohol field (can be lived experience) and within 1 year must be prepared to take and pass the CPRS exam. Continued training and certification is required.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment principles, standards, and EBPs
  • Best practices for criminal justice clients, Drug and Alcohol Clinical Practices, and community resources
  • Customized service delivery to client needs
  • Understanding and delivering services with cultural sensitivity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


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