Peer Support Specialist - New Castle

**Must be certified through Delaware Certification Board as a Peer Specialist

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm

ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment.

Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team!

ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Wages

• Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family

• 401k Retirement With Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)

• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays

• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave

• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage

• And More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services

• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services

• Verizon Wireless Discount

Position Description

The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides encouragement, outreach, personal assistance in the completion of daily living skills, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, and advocacy to individuals in the program. The Certified Peer Support Specialist will also serve as a positive role model and educator to parents and caregivers. This individual draws upon their life experience to carry a message of hope and recovery to individuals who are in the early stages of treatment for substance use disorder.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.

• To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.

• Assist in developing formal and informal community supports.

• Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.

• To offer encouragement in times of crisis.

• To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the patient’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.

• To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the client’s recovery plan.

• To attend all Treatment team meetings and supervisions as scheduled

• To attain established standards of productivity.

• To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies and/or individuals.

• To be responsible for understanding patient’s rights policy and procedures.

• To serve on designated committees within the agency and attend all health and resource fairs.

• To always maintain professional standards. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

• Assist in navigating patients through the admissions process.

• Certified Peer Specialist in the state of DE

• High school diploma required, associate’s degree preferred.

• Valid PA drivers license

• Two years of experience in guiding principles of recovery.