Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Peer Wellness Coach to join our team at our program in Wilmington, DE.

Earn $20/hour

Position Details

The Peer Wellness Coach brings a unique role to the team in that this person's experience of mental illness and recovery provides a strong platform for support, modeling and coaching of wellness goals. The Peer Wellness Coach helps individuals identify reasons for pursuing greater wellness, set wellness goals and learn wellness management skills.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 83893

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.
• Successful completion of a Certified Peer Specialist training in Delaware.
• 2 years of experience in human services

Or

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Peer Wellness Coach has a commitment to client's choice and empowerment, is able to establish trusting relationships with peers and is able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Training in integrated primary and behavioral health care is part of the initial employment orientation.