Certified Peer Specialist - Torrance State Hospital
About The Position
The Certified Peer Specialist supports individuals as they build confidence, independence, and recovery. The position provides guidance, support, and advocacy during inpatient and community-based services. The specialist helps individuals identify strengths, address challenges, and choose steps aligned with their recovery goals; teaches skills for treatment and community life; shares perspectives with staff about recovery-supportive environments; observes and documents progress; models healthy communication, planning, and participation; and helps individuals access services and understand their rights within the mental health system. This is a full-time, onsite position at Torrance State Hospital. The work schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Applicants must hold an active Certified Peer Specialist certification issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board and meet Pennsylvania residency requirements. A conditional offer requires a medical examination and satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.
Requirements
- Possession of an active Certified Peer Specialist certification issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires a medical examination and submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.
- Provide complete and accurate information in the application and supplemental questions.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals in identifying strengths, resolving challenges, and choosing steps aligned with recovery goals.
- Teach problem-solving, communication, and social skills to support progress in treatment and community life.
- Share perspectives with staff about environments that support recovery and help individuals express their needs.
- Observe and document individual progress while modeling healthy communication, planning, and participation.
- Help individuals access needed services and understand their rights within the mental health system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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