Recovery Mentor & Peer Navigator (On-site)

Horizon House, Inc.; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the ICM team in Claymont, DE. You will participate in the recovery process, maintain participant records, and support empowerment through peer mentorship.

As a member of the Case Management team, you will liaise with self-help groups and drop-in centers, share personal experience appropriately, and help participants address stigma and discrimination related to mental illness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Function as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process and persistence required by participants.
• Serve as a liaison between the team and consumer run programs such as self-help groups and drop-in centers.
• Serve as a mentor to participants to promote hope and empowerment.
• Maintain a permanent record of participant’s activities according to established methods and procedures.
• Help participants identify, understand and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the ICM team in Claymont, DE. You will participate in the recovery process, maintain participant records, and support empowerment through peer mentorship.

As a member of the Case Management team, you will liaise with self-help groups and drop-in centers, share personal experience appropriately, and help participants address stigma and discrimination related to mental illness.