Peer Support Specialist - Residential (Per Diem)

We are looking for a per diem Peer Support Specialist to join our team in Sussex County, Delaware. The Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in the recovery process as individuals attempt to navigate behavioral health systems and recovery resources. The Specialist educates and empowers individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system.

Requirements

• Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client
• Monitor the resident's behavior, schedule, medication, and activities
• Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
• Liaise with family members and medical professionals regularly
• Provide culturally appropriate recovery education and support
• Refer and link clients to appropriate services, clinical and/or medical services as needed within the agency and in the community in an appropriate and timely manner
• Collaborate with the resident care team to develop a plan that is individualized for the resident
• Provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the resident’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights

Benefits

• Double time and a half paid for shifts worked on any of our company's 11 annually observed holiday's