Analysis Skills, CPR Certification, Community Support, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Homeless Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Psychiatry and Mental Health
Join Our Team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need? Join our Encampment team in the heart of Sussex County, where you'll work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness and those seeking recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Based in the charming town of Georgetown, DE, you'll find a supportive community and a fulfilling work environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach services, spending 80% of your time in the field and 20% in the office.
- Provide immediate support and guidance to individuals entering recovery and mental health treatment.
- Engage with individuals about seeking treatment or other services.
- Build rapport with those who are unhoused and with substance use and/or mental health disorders.
- Offer direct and indirect peer support services and emotional support to clients and/or families.
- Assist with client transportation and referrals to treatment.
- Provide on-the-spot assistance with Narcan and/or CPR as needed.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license.
- Direct personal experience living with mental illness and/or addiction and recovery, with a willingness to self-disclose this lived experience for educational and supportive purposes.
- Peer Certification or willingness to obtain within the first six months of hire.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel.
Preferences
- Experience in outreach or community support roles.
- Familiarity with Sussex County and surrounding areas.
Ready to make a real impact? Apply today and be part of our mission to support and empower individuals on their journey to recovery. Send your application to [Insert Application Email] with the subject line: "Certified Peer Support Specialist - Georgetown, DE".
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