Encampment Certified Peer Support Specialist

About the role

The Management Analyst II / Certified Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience of mental illness, addiction, co-occurring conditions, and/or recovery. The role supports individuals facing similar challenges by providing peer-based guidance, encouragement, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Aid individuals in developing skills and accessing resources needed for independent and productive community living.
• Serve as a role model by sharing lived recovery experiences to promote hope and resilience.
• Cookordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain compliance with DSAMH policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Direct personal experience living with mental illness and/or addiction and recovery
• Willingness to self-disclose lived experience for the purpose of education, role modeling, and providing hope to others about the reality of recovery
• Completion of Delaware Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
• Experience in a peer role

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience in a peer role
• Completion of Delaware Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training

Skills

• Peer support services
• Resource access
• Community living skills development
• Role modeling
• Patient care coordination

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$20-25/Hr on W2

Schedule

N/A