CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support, advocacy, recovery education, and skill-building within a Recovery Support Team. You will use your lived experience to help individuals gain hope and pursue personal recovery goals.

The role focuses on community-based engagement (80% of time), confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and documentation per program standards. Training and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania CPS Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass Act 33 and State Police background checks.
• Self-identified current/former recipient of mental health or co-occurring services.
• At least 12 months of paid or volunteer experience within the past 3 years (one year of recent education may substitute).

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, advocacy, recovery education, and skill-building to Persons in Recovery.
• Use lived experience to model recovery and instill hope.
• Develop personalized Recovery Service Plans with participants.
• Identify strengths and community resources with clients.
• Document progress and maintain program standards.
• Educate on recovery tools and orientation for new participants.
• Support behavior change and positive self-talk.
• Assist community integration and goal achievement.
• Refer to supportive services and report gaps to supervisors.
• Maintain CPS certification and complete trainings.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Certification Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
• Strengthen Communities

Build a Career with Purpose- Help People Heal

Certified Peer Specialist

Full-Time

$ 17.26

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About Resources For Human Development

For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support, advocacy, recovery education, and skill‑building to Persons in Recovery (PIRs). The role focuses on fostering hope, promoting wellness, strengthening natural supports, and helping individuals regain control over their recovery process. This position is part of the Recovery Support Team and models RHD values in all interactions. In this role, you will:

• Serve as an active member of the Recovery Support and CPS Teams.
• Use personal lived experience to model recovery and instill hope.
• Help individuals develop personalized Recovery Service Plans.
• Facilitate identification of strengths, supports, and community resources.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients, documenting progress per program standards.
• Provide education on recovery tools (e.g., WRAP), self‑help, mutual support, and orientation for new participants.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change and combat negative self‑talk.
• Support individuals in community integration activities (social, educational, advocacy, etc.).
• Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals, improving social and interpersonal functioning.
• Refer individuals to supportive services and communicate service successes or gaps to supervisors.
• Maintain CPS certification and attend required trainings.
• Safeguard confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, fire safety, and organizational policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and promote a positive image of RHD.
• Document all services accurately and completely.
• Work primarily in the community (approx. 80% of time).
• Maintain professionalism and exercise sound judgment.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass Act 33 and State Police background checks.
• Self‑identified current/former recipient of mental health or co‑occurring services.
• At least 12 months of paid or volunteer experience within the past 3 years (one year of recent education may substitute).

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.