Certified Peer Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services; Coatesville (Chester County); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Holiday pay (9 agency holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Legacy Treatment Services is seeking a dedicated Certified Peer Specialist to support adults in a mobile crisis program. You will assess needs, provide counseling, and advocate for community-based services. Orientation includes readiness to work in various shifts and inclement weather.

A Bachelor’s in Human Services and a minimum of three years in non-profit settings are expected. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, client-centered care across all

Formación

• Active CPS, CRS, CPRS, or CRFS certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field.
• At least three years of experience in nonprofit or social services.
• Willingness to report to work in inclement weather.

Responsabilidades

• Provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult clients.
• Assess and interpret data to identify client needs and plan appropriate care.
• Respond to psychiatric crises as part of the 24/7 Crisis Intervention Program.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Peer support

Data interpretation

Care planning

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Herramientas

Descripción del empleo

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Applicants must hold one of the following active certifications to be considered for this role: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS). Required to report to work in inclement weather.Legacy operates the State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others, or property.Hours:Full Time; various shifts available. Shifts include: 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a, weekends and flexible.This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first yearMedical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits9 Agency-paid holidays403(b) employee participation & employer matchTuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employmentEducation/Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, experience in the provision of prevention related programs. At least three (3) years’ experience working in non-profit, social service environment in development or implementation of community-based services, prevention programs, or any other human service programs. Experience in implementing evidence-based practice models and other materials related to training, coaching according to policies and procedures. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.Certified Peer Specialists/Certified Recovery Specialists( Need to have the class completed and ready to complete exam with Certification within 6 months of hire.Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LTS456