Bilingual CPS Peer Support Specialist (Certification Sponsorship)

Peerstar LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; 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 Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, delivering recovery-focused services since 2008. We hire Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and CRS to support others on their recovery journey using lived experience.

We sponsor your class for certification and offer full- and part-time roles with benefits, a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified), and opportunities including health, dental, 401(k) with match, PTO, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with recovery from mental health disorders and/or substance use.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Criminal history clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse) required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required; fluent in both languages, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 peer support using lived experience to inspire hope and empowerment.
• Promote self-determination and build trust with participants.
• Support recovery planning and connect individuals to community resources.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer specialist certification training (PA)

Job description

PeerStar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, delivering recovery-focused services since 2008. We hire Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and CRS to support others on their recovery journey using lived experience.

We sponsor your class for certification and offer full- and part-time roles with benefits, a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified), and opportunities including health, dental, 401(k) with match, PTO, and referral bonuses.