Peer Specialist - Full Time

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Claymont, DE

16d

About The Position

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma/G.E.D.
At least 12 months of related experience.

Nice To Haves

A certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist is a plus!

Responsibilities

Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
Maintain professional ethical boundaries and the confidentiality of all individuals supported.
Assist individuals in recovery with articulating their personal goal(s) for recovery and developing their individualized recovery/ aftercare plan.
Identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the individual’s goals and interests.
Identify barriers to full participation in community resources and work with individuals to develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
Liaison with established community support groups and advocate for effective recovery-based services.
Role model and assist individuals with effective techniques for coping, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and self-help.
Assist individuals in building and reinforcing newly learned social skills in the community that will enhance their job acquisition and tenure
Accompany recovering person to appointments, meetings, and other events in the community, as needed.
Attend the treatment team meetings to promote individuals’ use of self-advocacy and self-directed recovery tools and support individuals in presenting their own agenda/progress, etc. at the team meeting.
Coordinate with treatment team to communicate the progress that the person in recovery makes toward meeting their objectives.
Monitor urinalysis testing of clients, as directed.