CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Excela Health; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to join their Assertive Community Treatment Program. This role involves providing peer support and counseling to adults in recovery, empowering them through personal experience and guidance. You will be an integral part of a dedicated treatment team, advocating for clients' rights and fostering personal growth. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on recovery practices, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives. If you are passionate about mental health and helping others navigate their recovery journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist is required.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in recovery by providing peer counseling and mentoring.
• Complete crisis and WRAP plans with consumers.

Skills

Peer Counseling

Conflict Resolution

Mentoring

Communication

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

Responsible for supporting adults in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program by demonstrating recovery practices and behaviors, providing peer counseling, serving as a mentor to provide hope and empowerment, promoting personal growth and development, providing side by side coaching and encouragement, supporting positive changes, giving direction from personal experience, and advocating for consumers as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsible for completing crisis and WRAP plans with the consumer.

Essential Job Functions

• Models a healthy recovering lifestyle to clients by their actions and personal experience. Demonstrates honest and open communication.
• Demonstrates appropriate boundary setting and conflict resolution. Understands the importance of and demonstrates a willingness to ask for help and support and to learn from others.
• Participates as an integral member of the treatment team and assists individuals through mentoring and support at all stages of the recovery process. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, including crisis and WRAP plans.
• Demonstrates an openness and acceptance of the client’s fears and uncertainty about recovery. Presents as a supportive and committed part of the client’s recovering support network. Advocates for clients’ rights and preferences with treatment team, family, community, etc.
• Asserts adherence to rules in a non-threatening and positive manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Must have certification as a Certified Peer Specialist.
• Personal knowledge of the Mental Health system.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in Mental Health/Human Service field.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Certification as a Peer Specialist.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
• Act 33/73 clearances.
• Family & Friends CPR.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the Health Systems motor vehicle liability insurance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Work Environment

• The work environment includes various factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.