Young Adult Certified Peer Specialist (Teen Talk Lines)

Access Services•PLYMOUTH MTNG, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Access Services is hiring a part-time Young Adult Certified Peer Specialist to join our Teen Talk Lines team, which is part of our Crisis Prevention programs serving Montgomery and Chester Counties. The Teen Talk Lines provide a confidential space for teens to text or talk anonymously with a peer counselor about their problems without fear of judgment. This role offers the opportunity to make a daily impact on the lives of youth in Montgomery and Chester Counties. The ideal candidate will be a skilled active listener, empathetic towards diverse youth, and willing to use their own lived experience to connect with individuals facing struggles. This position also involves emerging leadership skills for running youth clubs and developing youth volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification (required)
1+ years of personal experience with chronic mental health issues (required)
Valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and car insurance (required)
No Driver’s License suspensions in the last 48 months

Nice To Haves

Some experience supporting teens with mental illness (preferred)

Responsibilities

Answer telephone calls and text messages, exhibiting empathy and active listening skills
Complete daily logs and required documentation in a timely manner
Communicate with supervisors effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner
As needed, offer support to individuals developing recovery/WRAP plans
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services
As needed, respond to teens reaching out on the Teen Talk Line
Potential travel to fairs, community events, and running Teen Talk Line Clubs