Certified Peer Recovery Coach

Northeast Treatment Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Centers (NET) seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists to serve adults 18+ with serious emotional disturbance or illness in Philadelphia County. Roles focus on developing natural supports, housing and employment navigation, advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Peers promote recovery, self-determination, and social inclusion through community engagement. Responsibilities include developing person-centered plans, providing onsite and community support, documenting progress, and

Qualifications

• Be a self-identified individual who has received or are receiving mental health services for a serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• Within the last three (3) years, have either maintained at least 12 months of successful work or volunteer experience, or earned at least 24 credit hours at a college or post-secondary educational institution; and
• Completed the Department approved certified peer specialist training

Responsibilities

• Works with participants to assess strengths and needs to develop a person-centered, individualized service Plan.
• Supports the participant in carrying out their recovery plan and together with the participant, continuously reviews and assesses needs.
• Works with participants to identify, develop, access and strengthen supports to increase community integration and community inclusion.
• Monitors supports and services for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Advocacy at all levels on behalf of the individuals.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural competence

Recovery principles

Interpersonal skills

Community navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified peer specialist training

Job description

Northeast Treatment Centers (NET) seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists to serve adults 18+ with serious emotional disturbance or illness in Philadelphia County. Roles focus on developing natural supports, housing and employment navigation, advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Peers promote recovery, self-determination, and social inclusion through community engagement. Responsibilities include developing person-centered plans, providing onsite and community support, documenting progress, and