Peer Support Specialist - Residential (Per Diem)

Impact Life; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/weekend shift differential

2nd shift Saturday/Sunday differential

3rd shift differential

Job summary

Impact Life is seeking a per diem Peer Support Specialist for the Sussex County, Delaware area. You will support residents in recovery, coordinate services, and help build strong recovery networks.

The role requires flexibility to cover evenings and weekends, with shift differentials for weekends and off-peak shifts. You will work at Men's Residential Program in Harbeson and Women's Residential Program in Seaford, with a minimum commitment of one shift per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years proven work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role in behavioral health or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly compassionate and attentive to details.
• Must be on-call for emergencies; able to work weekends/public holidays.
• Valid driver's license required; ongoing maintenance.
• Peer Support certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources for clients.
• Monitor residents' behavior, schedule, medication, and activities.
• Report unusual behavior or recovery deviations to professionals.
• Liaise with family members and medical professionals regularly.
• Provide culturally appropriate recovery education and support.
• Refer and link clients to services within the agency and community in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop individualized plans for residents.
• Provide non-judgmental care while respecting diversity, autonomy and rights.
• Respond to residents' emergencies as needed.

Skills

Two years experience

Verbal and written communication

Compassionate attention to detail

On-call availability

Driver's license

Peer Support certification preferred

Job description

We are looking for a per diem Peer Support Specialist to join our team in Sussex County, Delaware. The Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in the recovery process as individuals attempt to navigate behavioral health systems and recovery resources. Peer Support Specialists educates and empowers individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system. Some core job responsibilities include conducting support meetings, offer service linkage as specified on the care plan, and responding to residents' emergencies as needed. Ultimately, you will work directly with the residents to assist individuals with self-care and self-awareness, encouragement and support, teaching coping skills and the positive benefits of long-term recovery.

If you’re flexible with working evenings and weekends, that’s a big plus!

***A $1.00 shift differential is available for 2nd shift Saturday's and Sunday's***

***A $2.00 shift differential is available for any 3rd shift***

Please note this position is currently for per diem shifts at our Men's Residential Program in Harbeson, DE and our Women's Residential Program in Seaford, DE. A commitment to work a minimum of 1 shift per month is required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client
• Monitor the resident's behavior, schedule, medication, and activities
• Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
• Liaise with family members and medical professionals regularly
• Provide culturally appropriate recovery education and support-
• Refer and link clients to appropriate services, clinical and/or medical services as needed within the agency and in the community in an appropriate and timely manner
• Collaborate with the resident care team to develop a plan that is individualized for the resident
• Provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the resident's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
  

• Minimum of two years proven work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role in Behavior Health, Substance Use Disorder Treatment or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly compassionate and attentive to details
• The ability to be on call for emergencies and work on weekends and public holidays
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Peer Support Specialist preferred
• Candidates must hold a valid driver's license at the time of application and maintain it throughout the duration of employment.

• Double time and a half paid for shifts worked on any of our company's 11 annually observed holiday's
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources