Certified Peer Specialist - PRN

Merakey • Stroud Township, PA

10d • $19 • Remote

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a PRN Certified Peer Specialist to join their peer support services team in Stroudsburg, PA. Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) play a crucial role in supporting individuals recovering from mental illness. They have navigated their own journey of mental health recovery and are able to offer invaluable personal insights to consumers. Peer specialists, drawing from their firsthand experiences, offer a distinctive viewpoint that enriches peer support services in the outpatient, home, and community-based settings in Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a peer specialist (CPS) in Pennsylvania.
• Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Must have an active, valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions to promote well-being and independence.
• 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).
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED