Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Specialist

RHA Health Services • Horsham, PA

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide highly individualized services in the community to people experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. The specialist promotes self-determination and decision-making, may advocate for people supported, and provides expertise and consultation to the team so individuals’ perspectives and preferences are recognized and incorporated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. Interventions are strength-based and intended to support recovery, reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and help individuals achieve the highest possible level of functioning in the community. The specialist also models recovery and effective ongoing coping skills. The position is part-time with a flexible schedule and pays $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in Pennsylvania.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Complete pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks and checks of the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registry.
• Complete drug testing and education verification, as well as other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if transportation for individuals is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals.
• Provide empowerment skills and support for successful recovery living.
• Help individuals find resources, understand processes, follow through on proposed resolutions, locate social activities, and access other assistance as needed.
• Lead peer support groups with individuals served.
• Support individuals with daily decision-making and resolution of minor problems.
• Facilitate social opportunities in the community.
• Encourage participation in community activities to foster healthy relationships.
• Share personal recovery and resilience experiences to instill hope.
• Promote self-determination and decision-making and, when appropriate, advocate for the person supported.
• Consult with the team to help ensure individuals’ viewpoints and preferences are respected and integrated into services.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Health insurance for full-time employees only.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed