Certification-Sponsored Peer Support Specialist (FT/PT)

Peerstar LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to help adults facing mental health challenges through compassionate, lived-experience-based support. The role focuses on hope, empowerment, and practical peer guidance within state-wide services.

The position offers a sponsorship for CPS certification, a $1000 sign-on bonus (or $2000 if already certified), and both full-time and part-time opportunities across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Must be able to attest to having a mental health diagnosis and have reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations.
• Eighteen (18) years of age and older.
• Must have maintained 6 months of consecutive employment or volunteer work experience; OR within the last three (3) years, have maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time paid or volunteer work experience.
• Must be able to participate in a two-week course to receive state-issued certification or possess a PCB state-issued CPS certification.
• Ability to use iPad for documentation.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope in individuals through community-based 1:1 peer support.
• Your job is designed to promote empowerment and self-determination.
• Building trust through your lived experience and offering tools to help others achieve growth.

Skills

Mental health disclosure

Age 18+

Experience requirement

Certification course eligibility

iPad documentation

Reliable transportation

Job description

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to help adults facing mental health challenges through compassionate, lived-experience-based support. The role focuses on hope, empowerment, and practical peer guidance within state-wide services.

The position offers a sponsorship for CPS certification, a $1000 sign-on bonus (or $2000 if already certified), and both full-time and part-time opportunities across Pennsylvania.