PEER SPECIALIST
About The Position
The Peer Specialist role provides individual peer support to people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Using lived experience, Peer Specialists promote recovery, provide advocacy, offer trauma-informed support, and help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to achieve their personal goals. For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. RHD Glassport serves individuals with behavioral health needs who are transitioning into the community. The program provides supportive services that promote recovery, independence, stable mental health, and an improved quality of life. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Certification.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience working with underserved populations.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
- Use your lived experience to encourage hope, recovery, and personal growth.
- Assist clients in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
- Facilitate peer recovery and support groups.
- Support individuals in achieving goals related to housing, employment, and community integration.
- Assist with the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Advocate for individuals receiving services and support their self-determination.
- Help clients prepare for recovery planning meetings and effectively communicate their needs.
- Educate staff and team members on recovery-oriented care and peer support principles.
- Conduct outreach and provide ongoing engagement and support.
- Provide crisis intervention support as assigned.
- Assist with assessments, wellness planning, and recovery-focused services.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
