Certified Peer Support Specialist, Part-Time, Daylight Hours w/ Flexibility Needed
About The Position
Skills of Central PA is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work in Lock Haven, covering Clinton & Centre Counties, with individuals in their Peer Support Services program. This role involves providing specialized therapeutic interactions by a certified individual who has experienced behavioral health services. The goal is to inspire hope, promote empowerment, self-determination, understanding, coping skills, and resiliency through mentoring and service coordination. The Certified Peer Specialist will help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders achieve personal wellness and cope with recovery stressors. Key responsibilities include developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) focusing on personal goals, crisis planning, and relapse prevention, assisting individuals in developing person-centered Individual Recovery Plans (IRP), and facilitating peer support groups aligned with IRP goals.
Requirements
- Board Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), to be obtained upon completion of a 2-week training and maintained thereafter.
- Self-identify as an individual with a mental health diagnosis and who has reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations.
- High school diploma or general equivalency degree.
- Completion of a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the Office of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Valid PA Driver's License (must be maintained along with a good driving record).
Responsibilities
- Develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with participants focusing on strategies for reaching personal goals, crisis planning, and relapse prevention.
- Assist individuals to develop and implement a person-centered Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).
- Facilitate peer support groups based on Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) goals.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Agency Vehicle May be Available While on the Job
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
- 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
- Employee Wellness Program
- Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
- Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
