Peer Support Specialist - New Castle

ARS Treatment Centers; Hares Corner (DE); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

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

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Coaching

Advocacy

Outreach

Supportive guidance

Formação académica

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

**Must be certified through Delaware Certification Board as a Peer SpecialistSchedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pmARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment.Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team!ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:BenefitsCompetitive WagesOpportunities for Career Advancement and Personal GrowthAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family401k Retirement With Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid HolidaysShort-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical LeaveCompany provided Life and Long Term Disability CoverageAnd More!Employee Perks ProgramTickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!Tuition ReimbursementIn Facility Training/Inservice ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramFree Will/Estate Preparation ServicesOptional Legal & Identity Protection ServicesVerizon Wireless DiscountPosition DescriptionThe Certified Peer Support Specialist provides encouragement, outreach, personal assistance in the completion of daily living skills, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, and advocacy to individuals in the program. The Certified Peer Support Specialist will also serve as a positive role model and educator to parents and caregivers. This individual draws upon their life experience to carry a message of hope and recovery to individuals who are in the early stages of treatment for substance use disorder.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.Assist in developing formal and informal community supports.Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.To offer encouragement in times of crisis.To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the patient’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the client’s recovery plan.To attend all Treatment team meetings and supervisions as scheduledTo attain established standards of productivity.To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies and/or individuals.To be responsible for understanding patient’s rights policy and procedures.To serve on designated committees within the agency and attend all health and resource fairs.To always maintain professional standards. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.Assist in navigating patients through the admissions process.Certified Peer Specialist in the state of DEHigh school diploma required, associate’s degree preferred.Valid PA drivers licenseTwo years of experience in guiding principles of recovery.