Peer Support Team Lead — Community Health

RI International; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Company-paid group life insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement plans with 401k and Roth

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

RI International in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Team Lead I to guide peer-led recovery support programs in outpatient settings. This full-time role focuses on coaching, mentoring, and advocacy, delivering hopeful, person-centered services to individuals in the community and facility-based supports.

The position requires a Peer Support Specialist certification, four years of behavioral health experience, strong communication, and the ability to train staff while maintaining HIPAA

Qualifications

• Proven effective communication in diverse settings.
• Lived experience with mental health/substance use services.
• Ability to teach/train recovery information and tools.
• De-escalation training as required by state.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery support in partnership with peers and other team members.
• Coaches and mentors peer support staff through role modeling and guidance.
• Ensures orientation and training of all team members.
• Interacts with individuals in a Recovery model and connects to community resources.
• Assists individuals in maintaining healthy living within the community.
• Facilitates group activities using recovery tools.
• Maintains positive relationships with collateral and funding agencies.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Adheres to RI International compliance standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Lived experience

Teach recovery tools

De-escalation training

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist certification

Job description

RI International in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Team Lead I to guide peer-led recovery support programs in outpatient settings. This full-time role focuses on coaching, mentoring, and advocacy, delivering hopeful, person-centered services to individuals in the community and facility-based supports.

The position requires a Peer Support Specialist certification, four years of behavioral health experience, strong communication, and the ability to train staff while maintaining HIPAA