Certified Peer Specialist

Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) is hiring a full-time Certified Peer Specialist to provide mobile, flexible, community-based services in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on empowerment, recovery, and community integration for individuals with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities include supporting clients in self-directed recovery, documenting progress, and facilitating WRAP plans while collaborating with participants and the broader service system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
• Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist and PA Certification Board certified.
• Within the last 3 years, at least 12 months of paid or voluntary work experience.
• Knowledge of the local Mental Health System.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EHR/software.
• Strong oral and written communication, cultural competence, teamwork, attention to detail, customer service, time management, autonomy, problem solving and organization.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; reasonable accommodations considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with participants to create self-directed goals for recovery.
• Support participants with educational, employment, social goals, resources, mental health and substance use services, budgeting, and housing options.
• Attend socialization activities and events.
• Create WRAP Plans and encourage mental health directives; facilitate peer support groups.
• Document participant progress in the electronic health records system.
• Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Cultural competence

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Autonomy

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Human Services

Job description

MHP hiring a full time Certified Peer Specialist to providemobile, flexible, community based services designed to promote empowerment, recovery, and community integration of individuals who have challenges with extensive mental health conditions. Certified Peer Specialists facilitate opportunities for individuals receiving service to direct their own recovery and advocacy process by teaching and supporting individuals with the acquisition and utilization of skills, promoting knowledge of available service options, choices and the utilization of natural resources in the community, and helping facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth.

The position is located at 2709 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a starting salary rate of $19.00/hour. As an MHP employee, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off(Up to 39.5 paid days off per year!)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance(Effective after first month!!)
• No Cost Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Annual Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Continuous Growth & MHP Sponsored Training Opportunities

MHP is the proud recipient of Mental Health America’s 2023 Platinum Bell Seal Award—an national recognition for our commitment to nurturing mentally healthy workplaces. Join us in revolutionizing workplace well-being and raising the bar for mental health excellence!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate with participants to create self-directed goals to assist them in their path to recovery.
• Support participants with educational, employment, and social related goals, benefit/medical resources, mental health and substance use services, budgeting skills and exploring housing options in accordance with their support plan.
• Attend socialization activities, such as attending amusement parks, festivals, recovery learning centers, 12 step meetings, etc.
• In collaboration with participants, create WRAP Plans and encourage the development of mental health advanced directives; facilitate peer support groups on participants’ interests as needed.
• Collaboratively document participant progress in the electronic health records system.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a High School or GED Diploma; Associates Degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist and certified through the PA Certification Board.
• Within the last three (3) years, maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time paid or voluntary work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local Mental Health System.
• Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, e-mail, timesheet management, electronic health records, internet research, etc. and the ability to learn software applications relevant to your position.
• Strong skillsets in oral and written communication, cultural competence, interpersonal relationships and teamwork, attention to detail, customer service, time management, autonomy, problem solving and organization.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and billable unit requirements, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• ***Effective November 15, 2021, all new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning employment with MHP. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for those with qualifying medical or religious exemptions.***

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sit/stand at a desk with ergonomically appropriate equipment.
80% of a Certified Peer Specialist’s time is spent in community settings and/or outreach. Certified Peer Specialists must be able to travel within the community that may not be accessible: walk, drive agency vehicles, and/or take public transportation depending on the needs of the program.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties.

We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. MHP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team! If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

ABOUT MHP

Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) seeks to empower individuals with mental health challenges to live full and satisfying lives, based on their specific needs and choices, all while remaining connected to their families, friendships and communities.

MHP offers over 40 services throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and select locations in the state of Delaware.
Salary Description
$19.00/hour