Certified Peer Specialist
About The Position
Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services through the Mobile Crisis Resolution Team. The role requires knowledge of mental illness and community services, along with the ability to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. The specialist assesses and interprets information about consumers’ status to identify their needs and provide appropriate, including age-related, care. Applicants must hold an active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS) certification to be considered. The position requires reporting to work in inclement weather. Legacy Treatment Services operates the state-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to people experiencing psychiatric crises or posing a danger to themselves, others, or property. This is a full-time, benefited position with various shifts available, including 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m., as well as weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Hold an active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS) certification to be considered.
- High school education level is listed in the job details; the qualifications section also describes a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services-related field, with additional experience substitutable year for year. Thirty semester-hour credits equal one year of experience.
- At least three years of experience working in a nonprofit or social service environment in the development or implementation of community-based services, prevention programs, or other human service programs.
- Experience in the provision of prevention-related programs.
- Experience implementing evidence-based practice models and other materials related to training and coaching according to policies and procedures.
- Certified Peer Specialists/Certified Recovery Specialists must have completed the class and be ready to complete the certification exam within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services through the mobile crisis program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and services available in the community.
- Provide care appropriate to the needs of consumers served, including age-related care.
- Assess and interpret data about consumers’ status to identify their needs and provide appropriate care.
- Report to work in inclement weather.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of paid time off during the first year
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Nine agency-paid holidays
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
