Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

Resources for Human Development; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support within an ACT/ACT Plus team. You will use your lived experience to promote hope and assist individuals in achieving personal goals.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer-led recovery groups, developing coping skills, and coordinating with housing, employment, and community resources while maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use recovery, or co-occurring conditions strongly preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum three (3) years of continuous driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
• Utilizes lived experience to promote recovery, resilience, hope, and self-determination.
• Assists individuals in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
• Facilitates peer-led recovery support groups and activities.
• Supports individuals in achieving housing, employment, education, and community integration.
• Assists in developing and implementing person-centered treatment and recovery plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintains accurate service documentation.

Skills

Lived experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resources for Human Development is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support within an ACT/ACT Plus team. You will use your lived experience to promote hope and assist individuals in achieving personal goals.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer-led recovery groups, developing coping skills, and coordinating with housing, employment, and community resources while maintaining accurate documentation.