Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Sevita • Bethlehem, PA

3d

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) role involves providing peer counseling by drawing on common experiences to guide and encourage individuals in their recovery journey. This position requires developing and monitoring Individual Service Plans (ISPs), assisting individuals and families in setting self-identified goals, and maintaining regular contact through face-to-face visits and phone calls. The CPS will collaborate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to identify resources, provide side-by-side support and coaching for socialization activities, and encourage participation in community self-help groups and leisure activities. Additionally, the role includes coaching on basic individual living skills, documenting services provided, maintaining service need reports and treatment reviews according to standards, and submitting weekly reports to a supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of related experience, either paid or volunteer, within the past 5 years.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Sponsorship for eligible candidates pursuing Certified Peer Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling to individuals by drawing on common experiences.
• Guide and encourage individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their recovery.
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals receiving program services and monitor the plans through treatment reviews.
• Assist the individuals and/or family members to develop self-identified goals.
• Meet with the individual, family, and or other pertinent persons involved in the individual’s life, with regular face-to-face visits and phone contact.
• Communicate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to ensure that resources are identified based on need(s) and availability.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize during program hours of operation, including but not limited to accompanying individuals to the movies, grocery store, library, etc.
• Support participation in community self-help groups and assist individuals to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Coach or teach basic individual living skills, such as food preparation and meal planning, laundry, bill payment, personal hygiene, etc.
• Document services provided, ensuring that the individuals and/or family members review and sign off on records and reports; prepare weekly billing packet.
• Maintain service need reports and treatment reviews in accordance with program, state, and local mental health standards and regulations.
• Meet with and provide weekly reports to supervisor.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED