Peer Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must live within 30 miles of Bethlehem, PA
• Must have Vehicle, valid driver's license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance required
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification desired

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling to individuals by drawing on common experiences.
• Guide and encourage individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their recovery.
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals receiving program services and monitor the plans through treatment reviews.
• Assist the individuals and/or family members to develop self-identified goals.
• Meet with the individual, family, and or other pertinent persons involved in the individual’s life, with regular face-to-face visits and phone contact.
• Communicate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to ensure that resources are identified based on need(s) and availability.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize during program hours of operation, including but not limited to accompanying individuals to the movies, grocery store, library, etc.
• Support participation in community self-help groups and assist individuals to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Coach or teach basic individual living skills, such as food preparation and meal planning, laundry, bill payment, personal hygiene, etc.
• Document services provided, ensuring that the individuals and/or family members review and sign off on records and reports; prepare weekly billing packet.
• Maintain service need reports and treatment reviews in accordance with program, state, and local mental health standards and regulations.
• Meet with and provide weekly reports to supervisor.

Benefits

• Part- time hours available
• Flexible schedule opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week.
• Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.