Certified Peer Specialist
Clarvida - Pennsylvania•Pottsville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
A person in this position functions under the working title of Certified Peer Specialist. Assignments are varied in nature and are performed under the direct supervision of the Recovery Services Director/Certified Peer Support Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Lived experience related to mental health and/or substance abuse
- Identified as being in recovery for at least 1 year
- Completed Certified Peer Support Training
- Certified Peer Specialist required
- State Certification of Peer Support
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to define problems, and perform required job duties during emergency situations.
- Ability to evaluate a crisis situation and determine most appropriate form of intervention i.e. mobile crisis or 911 services.
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to work as team member
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working or volunteering with individuals having a mental health or substance abuse diagnosis is a plus
- Valid PA Driver's license
Responsibilities
- Completes all required paperwork within regulatory timeframes including Strength based assessment, Individual Service plans, progress notes, releases of information, and consent for treatment
- Provides support and encouragement to individuals in the creation and completion of goals
- Assists individuals in the development of self-advocacy skills, independent living skills, educational goals, vocational goals, and Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
- Identifies and provides linkages to community resources and natural support within the community
- Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision and check-ins
- Assists and mentors' individuals in utilizing public transportation
- Maintains own wellness and recovery to support individuals in services
- Teaches relapse prevention through identification of triggers, early warning signs, and use of wellness tools via WRAP and Taking Action
- Maintains a minimum productivity expectation of 65%
- Performs related work as required
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
