CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

GEO Reentry Services, LLC; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to promote growth, recovery and wellness for residents receiving mental health services. The role collaborates with the clinical team to guide individuals through recovery and develop skills in areas such as self-esteem, conflict resolution, and personal strengths.

The position supports a peer culture within the treatment facility, contributing to successful reintegration into the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPS certification issued by the state.
• 1 year of experience in a community rehabilitative setting.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in groups.
• Establish and maintain a network of community-based services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program administrators for residents' release.
• Assist residents in navigating public financial support and insurance.
• Ensure residents obtain benefits and identification; transport to events using company vehicles.
• Identify members for peer council and advocate with collateral contacts.
• Assist residents with steps to achieve recovery goals with their treatment team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Peer counseling

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• * Paid Time Off


• * Paid Holidays


• * 401(k) Matching


• * Health Insurance


• * Vision Insurance


• * Life Insurance


• * Health Savings Account


• * Tuition Reimbursement


• * Employee Discount


• * Reduced Tuition Rates


• * Disability Insurance


• * Employee Assistance Program


• * 401(k)


• * Pet Insurance


• * Dental Insurance


• * Paid Training


• * Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.


• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary: The Certified Peer Specialist promotes growth, recovery and wellness to residents receiving mental health services. This position works closely with clinical team to guide and support members through the recovery process; assists residents with developing recovery skills in the Areas of self esteem, conflict resolution, assertiveness, identifying personal strengths and other recovery skills. This position plays an integral part in creating an environment or peer culture within the treatment facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Certified Peer Specialist facilitates the delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting focusing on the areas of motivation for change, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring, and development of problem-solving skills.


• Establishes and maintains a network of community-based services including state agencies, employment services, employers, housing resources, behavioral health providers and mental health providers.


• The Certified Peer Specialist develops and maintains relationships with state, county, and federal program administrators who can assist residents upon their release.


• Support residents in navigating the public financial support with insurance and other community resources.


• The Certified Peer Specialist works to ensure residents obtain eligible benefits and proper identification. transports residents to community service events such as job fairs, employment centers, and clinics using Company vehicles.


• The Certified Peer Specialist identifies members for peer council and advocates with collateral contacts.


• Assists residents in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps they need to achieve their goals for recovery.


• The Certified Peer Specialist performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certification required. Associate's degree preferred.


• Certification as a Peer Specialist "CPS" issued by the state in which the position functions.


• One (1) year of experience as a volunteer, facilitator or counselor in a community rehabilitative setting.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.


• Valid driver's license.


• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.