Certified Peer Support

Haven House•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Haven House in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused support to individuals. The role uses personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to inspire hope, build connections, and empower people on their recovery journeys. The specialist works with individuals and multidisciplinary treatment teams to support person-centered care and help clients pursue wellness, recovery, self-advocacy, and independence. Compensation is $17.95 per hour.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification.
Personal lived experience with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building authentic peer relationships.
Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting purposes.
Reliability, empathy, and commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with community resources and social services in the Allentown/Lehigh Valley area.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services by drawing on personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
Build trusting, strength-based relationships that promote self-advocacy and independence.
Assist clients in developing and achieving personal wellness and recovery goals.
Connect individuals with community resources, support groups, and social services.
Document client interactions and progress in accordance with program guidelines.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support holistic care plans.
Model recovery principles and coping strategies in daily interactions.