Certified Peer Specialist

Resources For Human Development; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide essential peer support services and recovery education to individuals in need. This role involves advocating for persons in recovery, facilitating group therapy sessions, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a commitment to personal well-being, ensuring they can effectively model healthy functioning for those served. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals navigating their recovery journey.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist is mandatory.
• 2 years of experience in Mental Health Recovery is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver peer support services and facilitate recovery education.
• Complete documentation of services as per agency policy.

Skills

Peer Support Services

Advocacy

Education and Training

Coping Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Certified Peer Specialist Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

**$1,500 Sign on bonus

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services consist of peer support services; advocacy for Persons in Recovery (PIRs); sharing of coping skills and providing recovery information for PIRs. The CPS performs a wide range of tasks to assist PIRs in regaining control over their own recovery process. This includes but is not limited to the development of natural supports, development of social interactions in the community and management of symptoms that challenge wellness in an individual. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Reports to: Team Leader

Essential Duties and Functions

Direct Care

• Delivers peer support services such as education, advocacy, and to foster engagement in treatment process
• Provide recovery support education for persons enrolled, staff, and family members. This may include but is not limited to:
• Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) for enrollees,
• Self-help/mutual peer support groups,
• training and orientation of new enrollees,
• training and orientation for staff and Team members.
• Supporting person centered interventions as identified in service plans for everyone served
• As appropriate, may facilitate group therapy sessions such as:

1. WRAP
2. Recovery Support Groups
3. Community Meetings
4. Symptom and Coping Skills
5. Assist individuals with independent living preparation.

Administrative

• Complete required documentation of services in a timely manner according to agency policy.

Other

• Maintain one's own physical, mental, and emotional well-being so that the CPS can function appropriately in the job and can model healthy functioning to those we serve.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by leadership team, to support individuals' recovery.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Specialist Certification
• HS Diploma/GED
• At least 2 years working with others in Mental Health Recovery
• Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each year.

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.