Certified Peer Specialist

Chimes; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide essential support to individuals facing intellectual and behavioral challenges. This role involves delivering direct non-crisis services, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health services and a passion for helping others achieve their potential. Join a dedicated team that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement options. Make a meaningful impact in your community with this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounts through 'Tickets at Work'

Qualifications

• Experience as a recipient of mental health services is beneficial.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct non-crisis supportive services to consumers.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided.
• Monitor effectiveness of service delivery based on outcome measures.

Skills

Record Keeping

Communication

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description:It is the responsibility of the Peer Specialist to provide direct non-crisis supportive services to consumers living in agency residential programs, supported living programs or participating in the clubhouse programs.

Schedule Details: Full-Time

Location: Kennett Square, PA

Program: Common Ground

Pay Range: $18+/hour

Job duties:

• Possess knowledge of the processes for recording and reporting billable services.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records promptly as dictated by the program.
• Possess knowledge of supervisory protocols and schedules.
• Report to supervisor at regularly scheduled times as determined by supervisor.
• Report problems, questions, and concerns to supervisor at other times as needed.
• Possess knowledge of regulations and standards of the agency, state, county, payers, Joint Commission, and other program stakeholders.
• Participate in development of Professional Development Plan.
• Provide Human Resources Department with current clearance and training/CEU documentation, and other documentation upon request.
• Possess and maintain a current driver’s license in your state of residence, if applicable.
• Possess and maintain valid automobile insurance, if applicable.
• Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Perception of Care Scale, consumer satisfaction surveys, and progress notes/service reviews.
• Inform supervisor about issues or questions relation to program operation.
• Write internal Incident Reports and submit to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Notify Incident Point Person immediately if incident is reportable in HCSIS.
• Notify supervisor or on-call designee of all incidents in prescribed time frame.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers, payers, and community support service representative and agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience and/or Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• A current or former recipient of mental health services (any setting) and a willingness to acknowledge this experience to consumers and others as appropriate

Minimum Licensure/Certifications: Peer Specialist Certification

Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance FBI Clearance. Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at:https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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