Apis Services Inc·Georgetown, Delaware
Provide recovery-oriented peer support to individuals with mental health and substance use conditions using lived experience. Assist clients in achieving personal goals through advocacy, education, and the development of coping skills within an interdisciplinary team.
The Peer Specialist provides recovery-oriented peer support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use conditions. Using their own lived experience, the Peer Specialist promotes hope, self-determination, wellness, and recovery while assisting individuals in achieving personal goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary ACT/ACT Plus team, the Peer Specialist provides advocacy, education, trauma-informed support, and guidance to help individuals build coping skills, strengthen community connections, and improve overall quality of life.
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Responsibilities: Of the job and essential elements
Direct duties
Provides peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
Utilizes lived experience to promote recovery, resilience, hope, and self-determination.
Assists individuals in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
Facilitates peer-led recovery support groups and activities.
Supports individuals in achieving personal goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integration.
Assists in developing and implementing person-centered treatment and recovery plans.
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Provides advocacy and support for individuals receiving services.
Assists individuals in preparing for recovery planning meetings and expressing their goals, preferences, and needs.
Provides education and guidance to team members regarding recovery-oriented practices and peer support principles.
Engages individuals through outreach, relationship building, and ongoing support.
Provides crisis intervention and support services as assigned.
Assists in completing assessments, wellness plans, and other recovery-related documentation.
Supports the development of natural supports and community connections.
Encourages independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth.
Maintains accurate and timely service documentation.
Documents time worked accurately.
Other duties as assigned by management.
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Other responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Ensures confidentiality and maintains professional boundaries at all times.
Completes and maintains accurate client documentation and records.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and data collection activities.
Engages in ongoing professional development and required trainings.
Prepares and submits reports and required program documentation.
Acts as a liaison with community agencies and external service providers as needed.
Adheres to OSHA, HIPAA, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Completes Human Resources documentation and required forms within established timeframes.
Attends all required meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
Maintains professionalism, ethical conduct, and sound judgment in all aspects of employment.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals served, families, team members, and community partners.
Other duties as needed to support program operations.
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Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals served, team members, supervisors, and community stakeholders.
Maintains confidentiality, exercises sound judgment, and adheres to ethical standards and professional boundaries.
Builds rapport and maintains positive, professional relationships with individuals served and community partners.
Collaboration & teamwork
Works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and contributes valuable insight to support positive outcomes.
Provides respectful, person-centered support to individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.
Assesses situations, identifies needs, and assists individuals in accessing appropriate resources and supports.
Applies peer support principles and lived experience to promote recovery, empowerment, hope, and wellness.
Organization & time management
Effectively manages caseload responsibilities, schedules, documentation, and assigned program duties.
Demonstrates flexibility in responding to changing client needs, environments, and program demands.
Maintains accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant records in accordance with agency standards.
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Vehicle requirements
Current driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Current vehicle registration and insurance.
Reliable transportation available for community-based responsibilities.
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Physical requirements
Sitting at a desk or meeting table for extended periods.
Standing and walking throughout office and community settings.
Reaching, bending, lifting, twisting, and stooping.
Climbing stairs.
Driving a vehicle.
Ability to safely perform community-based support activities.
Working conditions
Modern, well-lit office environments.
Community settings and field-based service locations.
Multiple office and program locations.
Multiple levels of stairs with elevator access where available.
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General requirements
Maintain and abide by OSHA requirements and guidelines.
Observe all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Observe all Fiscal, Office, Human Resources, and Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Observe all HIPAA Policies and maintain confidentiality.
Attend all required trainings and meetings.
Maintain a professional demeanor and exercise sound judgment in all employment duties.
Document time worked accurately.
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Apis Services maintains a drug-free workplace. As a general policy, pre-employment drug testing is not required for employment with Apis Services.
However, drug and alcohol testing may be required under specific circumstances, including but not limited to:
Following a work-related vehicle accident, in accordance with applicable policy and legal requirements.
Following a workplace incident or injury where post-incident or workers’ compensation drug testing is appropriate or required.
Certain affiliates may be subject to federal, state, licensing, regulatory, contractual, or funding agency requirements that mandate pre-employment or ongoing drug testing for specific positions or programs. In those cases, the affiliate-specific policy will govern those positions.
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The statements on these pages reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified. These statements shall not be considered as the detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. We rely on good judgment, common sense, and teamwork.
From time to time, you may be requested to perform other duties essential to the effective operation of the affiliate. Although these duties may not be identified in this written job description, you will be required to perform such tasks provided appropriate training has been given.
Please note that work schedules are subject to change based on business needs. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, travel, and various work locations may be required.
The more you know and the more areas in which you can work within the affiliate will add value to you as a professional and contribute to the continued success of Inperium, Inc. and its Family of Services.
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Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies. Apis Services and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected status under applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use conditions. Must possess a valid driver's license with at least three years of driving experience and be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
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