Certified Peer Specialist - PT

Merakey • Nazareth, PA

3d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day as a part-time Certified Peer Specialist in our 10-bed residential program in Nazareth, PA. Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping individuals on their recovery journey through support, advocacy, and hope.

Requirements

• High School Degree/GED
• Minimum two years’ experience in a related field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system preferred
• Personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and willingness to share personal experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process.
• Must be a certified peer specialist in Pennsylvania
• Valid driver's license required
• All clearances required by OMHSAS
• Available to work flexible Part-time hours, 18-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
• Serve as a mentor to individuals to promote hope and empowerment.
• Provide expertise and consultation from a mental health individual perspective to the entire team concerning individual’s experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side effects of medications, individual’s responses to and opinions of treatment, and individual’s experiences of recovery.
• Collaborate with the team to create a team-oriented environment in which the individual’s point of view and experiences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which self-determination and decision making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED