Peer Support Specialist
Company: RI International
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Every other Saturday and Sunday 8am-8:30pm Starting at $18/hour.
Additional compensation will be based on education, experience in
behavioral health settings, certifications and licensure. $1,000 -
$2,000 Sign On Bonus ($1,000 non-certified, $2,000 certified in
Delaware) Summary of Job: The Peer Support Specialist I provides
support and recovery training to individuals receiving services.
The Peer Support Specialist I also assists in implementing/creating
a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and
rights of every individual. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery
partnership and assists in identifying participant's hopes and
dreams and the solutions they are seeking. *Teaches recovery and
life skills using recovery tools. *Models hope, personal
responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals
can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained.
*Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
*Cultivates connectedness in the person's life (self, others, the
environment, and to meaning and purpose). *Coordinates with the
individual's clinical team and other supports to arrange services
or resources to help the individual achieve their goals. *Completes
clinical documentation as required. *Understands and adheres to RI
International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of
Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. *Performs other related
duties as assigned. Job Requirements: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative
of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties. *Successful completion of Peer Employment
Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist
required. *Basic computer skills. *Lived experience requiring
mental health and/or substance use services. *Ability to
teach/train recovery information and recovery tools. *Effective
communication skills. *High School Diploma or equivalent. Driving
Requirements: *If driving is required for this position, must meet
all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy. *If
not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation
form must be signed. A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be
completed as part of the new hire onboarding process. Physical
Demands: May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions
of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing,
walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination,
use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May
be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Work Environment May
work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May
have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.
Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: RI International, Wilmington , Peer Support Specialist, Other , Wilmington, Delaware
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