Certified Peer Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Specialist provides peer support to people receiving community-based services, drawing on their own lived experience to help others feel understood, hopeful, and less alone. The role offers practical guidance on coping strategies, navigating services, and building routines, and supports recovery goals such as stability, wellness, employment or education, and community connection. The specialist builds trusting, nonjudgmental relationships that encourage self-advocacy and independence; collaborates with clinicians and community providers when applicable to support coordinated, person-centered care; and connects people with groups, resources, and community activities to help reduce isolation. The position is based in Exton, Pennsylvania, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or associate’s degree with at least one year of experience in a human services-related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Certified Peer Specialist Training.
- Peer Specialist Certification (required).
- Pennsylvania Criminal Clearance.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, if applicable.
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must not be listed on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion lists.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support using personal lived experience.
- Offer practical guidance on coping strategies, navigating services, and building routines.
- Support individuals in setting and pursuing recovery goals related to stability, wellness, employment or education, and community connection.
- Build trusting, nonjudgmental relationships and encourage self-advocacy and independence.
- Work with clinicians and community providers, when applicable, to share insights and promote coordinated, person-centered care.
- Connect people to groups, resources, and community activities to help reduce isolation.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
- Mileage and gas reimbursement for community-based travel.
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and transportation.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 403(b) with employer match.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Employee referral bonus opportunities.
- Discounts through Tickets at Work.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
