Certified Peer Support Specialist, Full-Time, Daylight Hours w/ Flexibility Needed

Skills of Central PA•Lock Haven, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Skills of Central PA is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work in Lock Haven, covering Clinton & Centre Counties, with individuals participating in their Peer Support Services program. This role involves providing specialized therapeutic interactions, mentoring, and service coordination to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The Certified Peer Specialist will help participants develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) for goal achievement, crisis planning, and relapse prevention, as well as assist in creating person-centered Individual Recovery Plans (IRP). Additionally, they will facilitate peer support groups aligned with IRP goals. The core purpose of this role is to inspire hope and empower individuals in their recovery and community integration journey, promoting self-determination, understanding, coping skills, and resiliency.

Requirements

A CPS is a self-identified individual who has received or is receiving state priority group services as defined in Mental Health Bulletin OMH-94-4, Serious Mental Illness: Adult Priority group.
Has a high school diploma or general equivalency degree.
Within the last three years, has maintained at least 12 months of full-or part-time paid or voluntary work experience or obtained at least 24 credit hours of post-secondary education.
Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the Department.
Applicants without current certification must have at least 12 months of verifiable volunteer or documented paid experience in the Mental Health Field to be accepted into the CPS Certification program.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Valid PA Driver's License required (must be maintained along with a good driving record).

Responsibilities

Develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with participants.
Assist individuals to develop and implement a person-centered Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).
Facilitate peer support groups based on Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) goals.
Provide mentoring and service coordination supports.
Offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery and community-integration process.