Certified Peer Specialist - CPS

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team has the responsibility to carry out and promote self-determination, personal responsibility, and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery. To assist program participants to regain control over their own lives and their own recovery process.

Requirements

• An Associate Degree or high school diploma or GED and at least one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Internships and other supervised practical experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Experience working in the social services.
• Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist certification required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must be available or scheduled emergency on-call service and will be required to carry a mobile phone during regularly scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call service as essential personnel may be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary recovery team, provide program participants with peer counseling and support to identify self-determined goals.
• Act as an informal educator to other team members to facilitate understanding and empathy with each person’s unique and subjective experience and perceptions.
• Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which self-determination and decision-making in recovery planning are supported.
• Assist program participants in identifying, understanding, and combating stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of participant’s rights and to improve their knowledge of program participants’ rights and grievance or complaint.
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, teach and support the development of peer support groups including promoting the development of peer group leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees