PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Resources For Human Development
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Wilmington, DE. This role involves providing recovery-oriented peer support to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges, leveraging lived experience to foster hope, resilience, and self-determination.
You will work within an interdisciplinary ACT/ACT Plus team to develop wellness goals, facilitate peer groups, and help clients access housing, education, and community resources.
Qualifications
- Strong communication, both verbal and written, with clients and team members.
- Accurate documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.
- Ability to assess client needs and connect to resources.
- Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams and coordinate care.
Responsibilities
- Provide recovery-oriented peer support services.
- Utilize lived experience to promote hope and resilience.
- Assist clients in developing wellness plans and recovery goals.
- Facilitate peer-led groups and activities.
- Support housing, employment, education, and community integration efforts.
- Participate on an ACT/ACT Plus treatment team.
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Regular Part Time Professional Wilmington, DE, US
25 days ago Requisition ID: 9866
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
As a Peer Specialist, your lived experience becomes a powerful tool for helping others find hope, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery. Whether you are beginning your career in peer support or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay, Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Eligible Employees)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Help People Heal
- Promote Recovery and Wellness
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
As a Peer Specialist, you will:
- Provide recovery-oriented peer support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
- Utilize your lived experience to promote hope, recovery, resilience, empowerment, and self-determination.
- Assist individuals in developing wellness plans, recovery goals, and coping strategies.
- Facilitate peer-led support groups and recovery-focused activities.
- Support individuals in pursuing goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integration.
- Participate as an active member of an interdisciplinary ACT/ACT Plus treatment team.
- Advocate for individuals and support self-advocacy efforts.
- Help individuals prepare for treatment planning and recovery meetings.
- Provide education regarding recovery-oriented practices and peer support principles.
- Build community connections and natural support networks.
- Offer outreach, engagement, and ongoing support services.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
- Recovery-Oriented
- Empathetic
- A Strong Communicator
- Passionate About Supporting Others
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum three (3) years of continuous driving experience
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to successfully complete required background screenings and employment requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, or co-occurring conditions
- Experience working with underserved populations
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective documentation and recordkeeping abilities
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
- Ability to assess individual needs and connect individuals to appropriate resources
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Cultural competency and person-centered service delivery
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and participant needs
- Flexible scheduling based on program needs
- Community-based and office-based responsibilities
- Evening and weekend hours may be required
- Travel throughout the community may be required
- Work schedules may vary based on operational needs
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, twist, and climb stairs
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to perform community-based support activities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Work is performed in a variety of settings, including:
- Modern office environments
- Community-based service locations
- Participant homes and community programs
- Multiple program and office locations
This position may require frequent travel and interaction with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges in both office and community settings.
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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