Certified Peer Support Specialist & Recovery Advocate

ARS Treatment Centers; Hares Corner (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career advancement opportunities

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

401k with company match

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

ARS Treatment Centers in Delaware is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide encouragement, outreach, and personal assistance to individuals in early treatment for substance use disorder. You will draw on lived experience to model recovery and support families and caregivers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with treatment teams, maintaining confidentiality, and navigating admissions while upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Provides ongoing guidance and support.
• Trains in using personal and community resources.
• Helps build social support networks and advocates for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance, coaching and support.
• Train in using personal and community resources.
• Develop formal and informal community supports.
• Increase social networks of relatives, friends, and others.
• Offer encouragement in crises.
• Advocate for patients to protect rights and reduce stigma.
• Collaborate with other providers and family involvement.
• Attend treatment team meetings and supervision as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality and patient rights policies.
• Serve on agency committees and health/resource fairs.
• Uphold professional standards and ethics.
• Assist patients through admissions process.

Skills

Coaching

Advocacy

Outreach

Supportive guidance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

ARS Treatment Centers in Delaware is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide encouragement, outreach, and personal assistance to individuals in early treatment for substance use disorder. You will draw on lived experience to model recovery and support families and caregivers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with treatment teams, maintaining confidentiality, and navigating admissions while upholding ethical standards.