Peer Support Specialist - New Castle
About The Position
ARS Treatment Centers is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for its New Castle, Delaware clinic, which provides specialized outpatient medication-assisted treatment for people with opioid addiction. The specialist draws on personal life experience to offer hope and recovery support to people in the early stages of treatment for substance use disorder. The role provides encouragement, outreach, personal assistance with daily living skills, links to community supports, transportation, in-home services, and advocacy. The specialist also serves as a positive role model and educator to parents and caregivers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The role requires Delaware Peer Specialist certification and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. ARS describes a workplace that welcomes ideas from patients and staff and incorporates them into its activities and strategic planning.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist in the state of Delaware, through the Delaware Certification Board.
- High school diploma required.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- Two years of experience in guiding principles of recovery.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching, and support.
- Train individuals in using personal and community resources.
- Help develop formal and informal community supports.
- Help individuals increase social support networks involving relatives, friends, and significant others.
- Offer encouragement during crises.
- Advocate for people with behavioral health problems to protect patient rights and reduce associated stigma.
- Work with other providers, family members, and significant others involved in a client's recovery plan.
- Attend scheduled treatment team meetings and supervision.
- Meet established productivity standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of clinical information and treatment in interactions within the organization and with external agencies or individuals.
- Understand and follow patient rights policies and procedures.
- Serve on designated agency committees and attend health and resource fairs.
- Maintain professional standards and follow the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- Help patients navigate the admissions process.
- Provide outreach, personal assistance with daily living skills, community-support linkage, transportation, in-home services, and advocacy.
- Serve as a positive role model and educator to parents and caregivers.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, and paid holidays
- Short-term disability and maternity leave options
- Personal and family medical leave
- Long-term disability coverage
- Discounted entertainment tickets through Tickets At Work
- Tuition reimbursement
- In-facility training and in-service programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free will and estate preparation services
- Optional legal and identity protection services
- Verizon Wireless discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
