Certified Peer Specialist-PRN

Merakey • Pottsville, PA

2d • $17

About The Position

Our Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs) play a vital role in supporting
individuals on their journey of recovery from mental illness. Having navigated
their own mental health challenges, CPSs bring invaluable lived experience and
personal insight to their work. This unique perspective enhances the quality and
authenticity of peer support services. They travel to meet consumers in
community settings, such as their homes or other agreed-upon locations, to
provide individualized support to assess needs, develop recovery-oriented goals,
and assist peers in implementing and maintaining their recovery plans. CPSs also
complete timely and accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity of
care and adherence to service standards.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certified as a peer specialist in Pennsylvania or currently undergoing the required training and preparing to take the certification exam.
• Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions to promote well-being and independence.
• Meet with individual peers regularly to improve their recovery path process.
• Provide direct care, assisting clients in achieving their mental health recovery goals.
• Communicate, document, and review client cases with supervisors.
• Work one on one with individuals on service planning and goal completion.
• Assist clients with completing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees