Certified Peer Specialist- HOPE

Children Service Center•Middle Smithfield Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Service Center is currently looking for an energetic and dependable person who has lived the experience of mental health and can comfortably share their mental health experience when appropriate with participants of the HOPE program. Candidates should work well independently and collectively as a treatment team member with a recovery-oriented focus. If you are ambitious and confident in your ability to learn from others, the Certified Peer Specialist (HOPE program) position is right for you. You will work with clients who are between the ages of 15 and 25 to help develop strategies needed to enhance Independent Living Competencies such as Social Skills, Personal Adjustment, Vocational Skills and Educational Skills. Join our treatment team to experience the positivity of helping young adults and adolescents live healthy lives. You will be fully trained in daily activities to fulfil client’s needs. This is a part-time position that will report to the Assistant Supervisor at the Carbon/Monroe sites.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification; training can be provided
Personal Lived Mental Health experience
History of volunteer work and/or employment for at least one year
Organizational skills
Office management responsibilities skills
Experience with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with children/adolescents and their families is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting participant with daily coping skills
Ability to use good judgment skills in assessing consumer needs
Knowledge of the mental health and social services field to help support participants with mental health challenges
Providing strategies to help manage life challenges
Knowledge of community resources and helping guide participants through these resources