Certified Peer Specialist - CPS

Merakey•Hatfield Township, PA

12d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to join their community-based team in Colmar, PA (Montgomery County). This role utilizes lived experience, resilience, and compassion to support individuals on their mental health recovery journey. The CPS will empower individuals to direct their own recovery, build essential skills, educate participants on service options, connect them to community resources, coordinate and document progress, re-engage individuals who have discontinued services, facilitate WRAP groups, and support individuals in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment. The position also requires maintaining Peer Certification through ongoing training and performing other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Obtained and maintained the certification as a CPS through the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
Has a high school diploma or general equivalency
Must be able to work Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
This position requires travel to homes and other community locations to provide services and support clients.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and experience with an Electronic Health Record system.
Knowledge of local resources in Montgomery County.
Experience working in a Behavioral Health or Community Based setting.

Responsibilities

Empower individuals to direct their own recovery and build essential recovery skills.
Educate participants on available service options and connect them to community resources.
Coordinate and document progress, including completion of Individualized Recovery Plans, in accordance with agency and state standards.
Re-engage individuals who have discontinued services, including outreach and satisfaction follow‑ups.
Facilitate WRAP groups and participate in monthly CPS technical assistance meetings.
Maintain Peer Certification through required ongoing training.
Support individuals with mental illness in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Mileage reimbursement provided!