Certified Peer Specialist (Part-time)

JEVS Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

JEVS Human Services is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to empower and motivate people to work toward recovery. The role supports individuals in shaping their lives as they want them to be, developing and achieving goals, maintaining progress, and moving toward broader life goals. This is a part-time position of 17 hours per week.

Requirements

Meet and maintain CBH credentialing and training requirements as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist/Worker within the designated time frame.
Be a Certified Peer Specialist and have worked in the field for at least one year.

Responsibilities

Work with individuals and groups to develop action plans for achieving recovery goals.
Provide activities, education, and skills teaching that support recovery and progress toward goals.
Promote participants’ self-advocacy skills.
Promote a peer support culture within the program.
Give presentations about the role of the Certified Peer Specialist to agency members, community resource liaisons, and family members.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Tuition assistance for employees with at least one year of service who are enrolled in job-related, accredited degree- or certificate-level courses
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
10–12 paid holidays per year
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
Annual holiday party and office outings
Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
Dress-down Fridays
Employee referral bonus
Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses