Recovery-Driven Employment Specialist

Impact Life, Inc.; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays Yearly

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Impact Life, Inc. is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to deliver employment training, job placement, and ongoing support for individuals in recovery.

The role spans the Wilmington Recovery Café and Newark Recovery Hub locations, with scheduling that may include evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet program needs. You will work closely with staff to coordinate outreach, referrals, and follow-up, helping participants secure meaningful employment and sustain progress in their recovery

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and program coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online job search platforms.
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a strong commitment to recovery and community support.
• Experience in workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, employment services, peer support, or a related field.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practices and the unique barriers to employment experienced by individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and empower individuals toward achieving employment and recovery goals.
• CPRS certification preferred; if not certified, certification will be pursued per Delaware Certification Board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment training, job placement services, and ongoing support to enhance participants' ability to secure and retain meaningful employment.
• Support participants across Wilmington Recovery Café and Newark Recovery Hub locations; schedule may include evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Collaborate with program staff to coordinate outreach, referrals, and follow-up.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Time management

Program coordination

Online job search platforms

Diversity awareness

Recovery-oriented practices

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Impact Life, Inc. is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to deliver employment training, job placement, and ongoing support for individuals in recovery.

The role spans the Wilmington Recovery Café and Newark Recovery Hub locations, with scheduling that may include evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet program needs. You will work closely with staff to coordinate outreach, referrals, and follow-up, helping participants secure meaningful employment and sustain progress in their recovery