CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST
About The Position
Resources for Human Development PIER is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist for its Bucks County LTSR in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The position provides peer support and recovery-focused services to individuals, including education, advocacy, and engagement in treatment. The specialist supports person-centered interventions identified in service plans, provides recovery education to individuals, staff, and family members, and may facilitate groups such as WRAP, recovery support groups, community meetings, and symptom and coping skills groups. The role also assists individuals with independent living preparation and completes service documentation in accordance with agency policy. The Certified Peer Specialist is expected to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional well-being to perform the role appropriately and model healthy functioning for people served. Other tasks may be assigned by the leadership team to support individuals’ recovery. Paid training is provided. The posting lists full-time work and compensation of $19.00 per hour, with DailyPay available. It gives two differing schedules: Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the opening details, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Schedule section.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist certification.
- Complete 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health-related field, or have at least a high school diploma or equivalency and six months of formal training in mental health or a related field.
- Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each year.
- OIG/Sanctions/Valenz screening.
- References.
- Pennsylvania criminal background check.
- Pennsylvania motor vehicle record check.
- Child abuse clearance.
- FBI clearance.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Deliver peer support services, including education, advocacy, and fostering engagement in the treatment process.
- Provide recovery support education to people enrolled in services, staff, and family members, including WRAP, self-help or mutual peer support groups, and orientation for new enrollees and staff.
- Support person-centered interventions identified in service plans for people served.
- When appropriate, facilitate group sessions such as WRAP, recovery support groups, community meetings, and symptom and coping skills groups.
- Assist individuals with independent living preparation.
- Complete required service documentation in a timely manner and according to agency policy.
- Maintain personal physical, mental, and emotional well-being to function appropriately and model healthy functioning for people served.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the leadership team to support individuals’ recovery.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Company-paid training.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Certification opportunities.
- Leadership development programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunities across multiple service lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
