Peer Support Specialist - New Castle
ONIX GROUP LLC·Hares Corner, Delaware
ONIX GROUP LLC·Hares Corner, Delaware
Provide guidance, coaching, and advocacy to individuals in early stages of substance use disorder treatment. Assist patients with daily living skills, community resource linkage, and navigating the admissions process.
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. Qualifications 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.
Must be a Certified Peer Specialist in the state of Delaware with a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Requires two years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery.
Market context
Peer Support Specialist roles in Delaware are often in demand in behavioral health and recovery-focused services, especially when programs need staff with lived experience and state certification. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a Delaware Certified Peer Specialist credential, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and two years of recovery-principles experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and driving eligibility before applying.