Certified Peer Specialist | Bright Path Center

LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION•Doylestown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lenape Valley Foundation is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join their Bright Path Center. This role involves supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health crises by utilizing lived experience, empathy, and recovery knowledge to help them feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Requirements

Active PA Peer Specialist Certification
Self-identify as an individual in recovery from a mental health condition
High School diploma or GED
Within the past three years has maintained: Minimum 12 months successful work or volunteer experience OR Earned at least 24 credit hours at a college or post-secondary educational institution
Strong computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and willingness to drive throughout Bucks County
Ability to document effectively in an electronic health records system
Physical ability to meet job requirements (with or without accommodation)

Nice To Haves

Supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse need
Crisis services, behavioral health, or recovery settings
Knowledge of community resources and peer support networks

Responsibilities

Provide peer-based support through lived experience within the Bright Path Center
Support individuals through one-on-one interactions, emotional support, and engagement during crisis situations
Assist individuals in navigating services and accessing community resources
Promote a safe, welcoming, and trauma informed environment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support continuity of care
Transport individuals to appointments, community-based services, and recovery supports as appropriate
Promote recovery-oriented language and practices across the program