Bilingual Certified Peer Support Specialist – Empower Others

Peerstar, LLC; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FT only)

Dental & Vision Insurance (FT only)

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) for a bilingual program in Pennsylvania. You’ll provide one-to-one support, share lived experience, and help peers move toward recovery in both English and Spanish.

Openings include full-time and part-time options, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus (or $2,000 if already certified) as a strong start for new and experienced CPS professionals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in the recovery process from mental health disorders and/or substance use.
• Eighteen years of age and older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completed peer specialist certification training approved by PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide hope and understanding through shared experience in 1:1 peer support.
• Promote empowerment, self-determination, and recovery goals.
• Build trust using lived experience and offer practical tools.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Peer support experience

Communication skills

Recovery process knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) for a bilingual program in Pennsylvania. You’ll provide one-to-one support, share lived experience, and help peers move toward recovery in both English and Spanish.

Openings include full-time and part-time options, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus (or $2,000 if already certified) as a strong start for new and experienced CPS professionals.