Peer Support Specialist I

RI International; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Strong retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

RI International is seeking a part-time Peer Support Specialist in Wilmington, Delaware to provide peer support and recovery training. This role includes engaging individuals in recovery partnerships, assisting in goal identification, and documenting clinical requirements. Applicants must have a high school diploma and complete Peer Employment Training for certification. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $21.00 based on certification status. The position involves working in outpatient settings and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training to obtain Certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team to arrange services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to teach/train recovery information and tools

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Job Overview

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations! Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges.

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
• Shift: Day
• Shift Hours: 8:00am – 8:30pm, Every Saturday and Sunday
• Work Setting: Out-Patient, Community Building, Wilmington
• Salary/Hourly Wage:
  
  • $18.00 Without DE Peer Certification
  • $21.00 With DE Peer Certification
• Specialties / Licenses or Certifications: Successful completion of Peer Employment Training to obtain Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (required).

Summary of Job

The Peer Support Specialist I provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The role also assists in implementing and creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual.

Responsibilities

• Guest Care & Advocacy:
  • Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes, dreams and goals.
  • Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
  • Models hope, personal responsibility and self‑advocacy, demonstrating how recovery goals can be met and belief in self maintained.
  • Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
  • Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, environment, meaning and purpose).
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Completes clinical documentation as required.
  • Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations, laws, and Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they change.
  • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
  • Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
• Additional Duties:
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health, dental and vision insurance; mental health resources and wellness programs; a strong retirement plan with company matching; generous paid time off; and ongoing opportunities for professional development and training.

Requirements

• Education / Licenses:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Peer Employment Training to obtain Certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Experience:
  • Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to teach/train recovery information and tools.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Must be able to pass de‑escalation training as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements:
  • If driving is required, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive per policy, a Non‑Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirements:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless state regulations specify otherwise.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA) and professionalism.
  • Second‑Chance Employer.
  • Must pass a seven‑year background check.
  • Must pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculosis testing (if applicable).
  • Must obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
  • Must pass education verification check.
  • Must pass a three‑year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements for insurance carrier if driving is required.

Direct Service Competency Checklist

Must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands

May include work close to the eyes, substantial wrist and finger motions, frequent sitting, standing, walking, and handling. Use of visual, hearing and color vision may be required. May lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with agitated or confused individuals. Warmline Remote Peer Support Specialist will work remotely and not be in an office or facility.

ADDENDUM – Arizona

• Education Requirements: Must be 21 years or older.
• Must attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.

ADDENDUM – California

• Certification: Must obtain Certified Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Art‑related experience required to support the Art Works program, which incorporates creative expression into behavioral health services.

ADDENDUM – Louisiana

• Must be 24 years or older.

ADDENDUM – North Carolina – Peer Navigator

• Proof of valid and unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Proof of up‑to‑date vaccination records, including childhood vaccinations; if not available, must provide proof prior to hire.
• Provide proof of personal auto insurance or clearance to meet the authorized driving component; minimum coverage: $100,000 bodily injury and/or property damage.

ADDENDUM – Washington

• Additional specified state registration for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Recovery Innovations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Hiring is based on merit, qualifications and abilities. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants, including those with criminal histories, are evaluated fairly following legal and funder requirements. Requests for accommodations due to disability should be sent through the Accommodation request form.

Compensation

Wage range is based on factors such as skill set, experience, training, licensure, certifications and other business and organizational needs. Geographic differentials have not been applied. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.