Certified Peer Support Specialist, Full-Time, Daylight Hours w/ Flexibility Needed

Skills of Central PA • State College, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Skills of Central PA is currently seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work in State College with people receiving services through their Peer Support Services program. Peer Support Services (PSS) are specialized therapeutic interactions conducted by self-identified current or former recipients of behavioral health services who are trained and certified to offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery and community-integration process. A Certified Peer Specialist’s role is intended to inspire hope in individuals that recovery is not only possible, but probable. The service is designed to promote empowerment, self-determination, understanding, coping skills, and resiliency through mentoring and service coordination supports that allow individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders to achieve personal wellness and cope with the stressors and barriers encountered when recovering from their disabilities.

Requirements

• A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is a self-identified individual who has received or is receiving state priority group services as defined in Mental Health Bulletin OMH-94-4, Serious Mental Illness: Adult Priority group
• Has a high school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Within the last three years, has maintained at least 12 months of full-or part-time paid or voluntary work experience or obtained at least 24 credit hours of post-secondary education
• Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the Department
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen required
• Valid PA Driver's License required (must be maintained along with a good driving record)
• If not certified, must have at least 12 months volunteer or documented paid experience in the Mental Health Field (both need to be verifiable) in order to be accepted into the CPS Certification program

Responsibilities

• Develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with participants that focuses 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees