SCORI Peer Outreach Specialist

Pay: Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Higher starting wages may be considered based on relevant experience, certification, education, and other qualifications.

Schedule

· 40 hours per week

· Day shift

· Some evenings required

· Occasional weekends required

· Based on outreach and community needs

About Community Collaboration of Delaware

Community Collaboration of Delaware (CCD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through recovery support, prevention, education, and advocacy. CCD operates multiple FSARR-certified recovery residences and provides recovery support services for individuals affected by substance use disorders.

We believe recovery is possible for everyone and are committed to providing safe, structured, recovery-oriented environments where individuals can build meaningful, healthy, and productive lives.

Position Summary

Help People Find Recovery, Hope, and Support

Community Collaboration of Delaware (CCD) is seeking a full-time SCORI Peer Outreach Specialist to support the Seaford Community Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Response Initiative (SCORI).

This position provides community-based outreach, harm reduction services, recovery support, and treatment navigation to individuals affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The SCORI Peer Outreach Specialist works directly in the community, helping individuals connect with treatment, recovery supports, healthcare services, housing resources, and other community services.

The ideal candidate is comfortable meeting people where they are, building trust with individuals facing complex challenges, and supporting recovery through a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach.

This is not an office-based position. The majority of work occurs in the community through outreach, engagement, relationship building, and service navigation.

Responsibilities

· Conduct community outreach in Seaford and surrounding areas

· Engage individuals affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions

· Provide peer support based on lived recovery experience

· Distribute naloxone and other harm reduction supplies

· Conduct overdose prevention education

· Assist participants with accessing treatment, healthcare, housing, and recovery services

· Facilitate warm hand-offs and referrals to community providers

· Participate in community events, trainings, and outreach activities

· Complete required documentation and data collection

· Collaborate with community partners and service providers

· Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

Required

· High school diploma or GED

· Lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder

· Ability to appropriately use lived experience to support others in recovery

· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

· Ability to work independently in community settings

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

· Basic computer skills

· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred

· Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

· Experience providing peer support, outreach, recovery coaching, case management support, or harm reduction services

· Experience working with justice-involved individuals

· Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness

· Experience working with co-occurring mental health conditions

Why Join CCD?

· Meaningful work that positively impacts the community

· Professional development opportunities

· CPRS certification support

· Supportive team environment

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Paid holidays

· Mileage reimbursement when applicable

Community Collaboration of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Attachments: Resume

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Short Answer: 10. This role requires working with individuals who may be actively using substances, experiencing homelessness, or involved with the criminal justice system. What interests you about this work?
• Short Answer: 11. What strengths or experiences would you bring to the SCORI team that may not be reflected in your resume?
• Short Answer: 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know?
• Short Answer: 6. Tell us about a time when you helped someone overcome a challenge or connect with needed support.
• Short Answer: 7. How would you approach someone who appears hesitant or unwilling to engage with services?
• Short Answer: 8. What is the difference between supporting someone and trying to "fix" them?
• Short Answer: 9. This position requires documentation and data entry. Tell us about your experience using computers, electronic records, or documentation systems.
• Yes/No: 1. Do you have lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder?
• Yes/No: 2. Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation?
• Yes/No: 3. Are you willing and able to work in community settings throughout Seaford and surrounding areas?
• Yes/No: 4. Are you willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends as outreach activities require?
• Short Answer: 5. In your own words, what does recovery mean to you?

Work Location: In person