Certified Peer Specialist

Merakey; New Brighton (Beaver County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options

DailyPay access

Wellness platform tools

Backup childcare and elder care services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment

Access to free personal development classes

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist in Beaver Falls, PA. This role involves providing peer support and acting as a consumer advocate, facilitating consumers' recovery processes. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.25, generous benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Ideal candidates will model recovery competency and support individuals in their wellness journey. Join a dynamic team that values personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Peer support and services as a consumer advocate.
• Support consumers in identifying their goals.
• Model competency in recovery and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and services.
• Act as a consumer advocate.
• Assist consumers in their recovery process.

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full time Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $18.25/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) position provides peer support and services as a consumer advocate and support. The CPS performs a wide range of tasks to support consumers in identifying their goals and directing their own recovery and wellness process. The CPS will model competency in recovery and wellness.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package: https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.