PEER SPECIALIST

at Conexio Care / Apis Services in Claymont, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

We’re Hiring at Conexio!

Employment type: Full-time Job description

Certified Peer Specialist

$18.00/hr

program: ACT 

Location: New Castle County

Status: Full-Time - 40 hours

Schedule: M-F 8a-4p with on-call responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Peer Specialist is an individual with lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery who provides trauma‑informed peer support to individuals receiving behavioral health services. This role uses personal recovery experience to foster hope, empowerment, and self‑determination while supporting clients in achieving their personal, wellness, and community‑based life goals. The Peer Specialist is an active member of an interdisciplinary team and serves as an advocate, educator, and recovery role model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide peer support grounded in lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery

• Engage clients through outreach, relationship‑building, and ongoing recovery support

• Share personal recovery experiences to promote hope, empowerment, and self‑advocacy

• Assist clients in developing coping skills, wellness plans, and recovery goals

• Support clients in preparing for treatment planning and recovery meetings

• Facilitate peer recovery support groups and training sessions

• Advocate for clients to access services, benefits, housing, and community resources

• Assist clients in building natural supports, employment goals, hobbies, and community connections

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide insight into the client perspective

• Provide transportation and on‑call crisis support as scheduled

• Maintain accurate documentation, client records, and reports in accordance with agency standards

• Comply with confidentiality, ethical boundaries, and applicable federal and state regulations

• Participate in required trainings, continuing education, and quality improvement activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

• CPR and First Aid certification

• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with mental health, substance use, and co‑occurring disorders

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical relationships

• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of three (3) years of continuous driving experience and a good driving record

• Ability to use computers and basic software applications (MS Office, electronic medical records)

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including driving, standing, lifting, and movement within the community

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented care principles

• Familiarity with community resources, public benefits, and advocacy system

• Experience facilitating groups or providing peer education

• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and agency trainings

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations

BENEFITS

Full-time employees are eligible to

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• 401k, Life, Disability Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Training, Career Advancement

• DailyPay - A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it

• HSA, FSA

• Life Assistance Program

• A Great Team Environment

• Competitive Wages

• Wellness Program

ABOUT APIS AND THE AFFILIATE

APIS

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. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organization's stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (RHD)

Conexio Care, an affiliate of Apis Services, was founded in 1985 as a subsidiary of the organization then known as Church Home Foundation. Conexio’ s original mission was to help older adults with lifelong histories of psychiatric hospitalization to transition into the community. Our mission expanded in 1988 to include homeless services and substance abuse treatment. Today, Conexio Care serves as one of Delaware’s largest nonprofits, collaborating with government, community, corporate, and other philanthropic partners to maximize services for our state’s most vulnerable citizens. (Conexio Care https://conexiocare.org)