Certified Peer Specialist | Bright Path Center

LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION • Doylestown, PA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Lenape Valley Foundation is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our Bright Path Center. In this role, you will leverage your lived experience with mental health recovery to support individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Your empathy and recovery knowledge will be instrumental in helping others feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate their path forward. The Bright Path Center provides a crisis environment where you will offer trauma-informed, person-centered peer support, ensuring individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered.

Requirements

• Active PA Peer Specialist Certification
• Self-identify as an individual in recovery from a mental health condition
• High School diploma or GED
• Within the past three years has maintained: Minimum 12 months successful work or volunteer experience OR Earned at least 24 credit hours at a college or post-secondary educational institution
• Strong computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and willingness to drive throughout Bucks County
• Ability to document effectively in an electronic health records system
• Physical ability to meet job requirements (with or without accommodation)

Nice To Haves

• Supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse need
• Crisis services, behavioral health, or recovery settings
• Knowledge of community resources and peer support networks

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based support through lived experience within the Bright Path Center
• Support individuals through one-on-one interactions, emotional support, and engagement during crisis situations
• Assist individuals in navigating services and accessing community resources
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and trauma informed environment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support continuity of care
• Transport individuals to appointments, community-based services, and recovery supports as appropriate
• Promote recovery-oriented language and practices across the program

Benefits

• Paid Orientation & Training
• Generous PTO: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Conference Days
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Credit for Medical Opt-Out
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Free access to student loan management services

What This Job Offers

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