Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Child & Family Focus, Inc.•Upper Southampton Township, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) serves as an advocate and mentor to Transition Age Youth ages 14–26 with serious mental illness and/or emotional disturbance. Using personal lived experience, the CPS helps youth develop community supports, navigate mental health systems, access resources, maintain wellness and recovery, and build hope as they work toward their potential and individualized goals. The CPS meets with youth at least weekly in their homes and communities. Support focuses on personal wellness, coping and social skills, community connections, education and employment opportunities, functioning in the environment, and daily living skills. The role includes individual and team-based work, local travel, and a varied schedule that includes evenings.

Requirements

Certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS).
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal vehicle.
Availability to work at least 20 hours per week, including at least three evenings.
Stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery, including use of coping skills.
Ability to reflect the culture and understand the values of the Transition Age Youth population.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Participate in weekly individual supervision.
Travel locally in a personal vehicle to offsite locations as required for caseloads, supervision, and training.
Transport youth to community locations as needed.
Document session activity in electronic health records, progress notes, and program-specific paperwork.
Keep program files organized and complete paperwork by required deadlines.
Maintain a varied work schedule, including evenings.
Meet at least weekly with all assigned youth on the caseload.
Work individually and in teams with colleagues.
Communicate and interact effectively with youth, peers, and community representatives.
Serve as a role model and coach, guiding youth toward recovery through shared experiences.
Assist youth in implementing coping strategies for crisis support.
Support the development of community roles and natural supports.
Assist youth with accessing and participating in community events and activities.
Cultivate youth’s ability to make informed, independent choices.
Plan and facilitate practical activities that build self-worth and independence.
Model and promote skills for community integration and independent living.
Help youth develop and maintain positive personal and social support networks.
Support youth in becoming active community members.
Use and implement the five core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $17.
Flexible hybrid schedule.
Medical and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment, with three Independence Blue Cross plan options.
Dental benefits effective on the first day of employment, with two Guardian plan options.
Ancillary benefits effective on the first day of employment, including accident, critical illness, cancer, and short-term disability coverage.
Employer-paid long-term disability and a $50,000 life insurance policy.
Nine paid holidays.
17 days of paid time off, with additional days added through years of service.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
Mileage and expense reimbursement for travel and training.
Company-issued equipment.
Clearance reimbursement.