Certified Peer Specialist

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED•Butler, PA

1d•$15 - $0

About The Position

Center for Community Resources is hiring a full-time Certified Peer Specialist in Butler, Pennsylvania. The specialist uses their own recovery experience to support individuals with their treatment, personal recovery, and connection to community resources. The role involves developing trusting, professional relationships grounded in empathy and understanding, and providing individualized, recovery-oriented support. Meetings may take place face-to-face at locations chosen by the individuals served. The stated pay rate is $15.00 per hour. The position offers day and evening hours, with flexible scheduling opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Peer Specialist Certification training curriculum approved by the Department of Public Welfare.
Identify as a mental health consumer and/or be in substance abuse recovery as defined in the Medical Assistance Handbook; the posting also describes this as being a self-identified individual with a mental health diagnosis who has reached a point in recovery where they can positively support others.
At least 12 months of successful full-time or part-time paid or voluntary work, or at least 24 credit hours of post-secondary education.
Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Act 33/34 and FBI clearances are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience accessing human services is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in developing and implementing individualized service plans that promote personal recovery, community engagement, and increased independence.
Provide peer support, mental health education, encouragement, and recovery-oriented guidance to help individuals identify goals and make informed decisions about care and treatment.
Meet face-to-face with individuals at locations of their choosing to provide individualized support, build trusting relationships, and help them progress toward recovery goals.
Help individuals develop life skills, strengthen self-advocacy, and build confidence in making decisions about their lives, services, and treatment.
Assist individuals in accessing and maintaining community-based services and resources that support independent living, learning, employment, and well-being.
Educate and collaborate with family members, community providers, and other support systems to promote understanding of peer support and recovery-oriented services.
Participate in community events, meetings, and outreach activities to advocate for individuals, raise awareness of resources, and strengthen connections to community supports.
Maintain scheduled appointments, complete required documentation, and meet service utilization standards and program expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the agency’s mission, vision, and commitment to recovery-oriented care.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with stated employee payroll contributions varying by coverage tier.
Free dental insurance.
Free vision insurance.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Free Healthy Merits Well-Being Program.
Free employer-paid life insurance.
Free short-term disability coverage.
Free long-term disability coverage.
Up to 20 PTO days in the first year, increasing to 25 days at five years and 30 days at eleven years.
Seven paid holidays.
One floating personal day.
PTO cash-out option.
Flexible scheduling opportunities.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%.
Referral bonus of up to $1,000.
Pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester or $4,000 per year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
Optional accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and buy-up life and AD&D insurance.