Certified Peer Specialist

$32,968 - $32,968/Yr

Co-Mhar - Easton, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Easton, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Certified Peer Specialist position at COMHAR, Inc. involves working in a therapeutic residential program that supports justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness. The role focuses on providing individual supportive counseling and facilitating psychoeducational groups to help clients achieve their recovery goals through a recovery framework, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of educational and support groups, program activities, and other programming aspects as needed.
• Provides training and assistance to individuals in developing and practicing the skills identified and outlined in their recovery plans.
• Teaches the proactive use of positive coping strategies.
• Provides training and assistance in activities of daily living and related self-care skills.
• Assists residents in developing WRAP plans and exploring coping mechanisms to promote wellness.
• Participates in treatment team meetings as assigned.
• Co-facilitates meetings to nurture a peer supported culture via community meetings and other peer run initiatives.
• Accompanies individuals in recovery into the community to medical appointments, family visits, and other appointments.
• Completes detailed documentation for individuals in their clinical record and in other areas as directed.
• Assists with meal preparation and clean up as needed.
• Completes resident 'rounds' as assigned to ensure that all individuals in recovery are safe and in their expected locations.
• Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Shift Supervisor, Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Program Director.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program as assigned.
• Attends all meetings and training sessions as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months of related experience in mental health services.
• Valid PA State Criminal, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances.
• CPR w/AED & First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physical examination including Hep B screening & TB test.
• Certified Peer Specialist Certification.

Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (Holiday, sick, PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional supplemental voluntary insurance options including Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance