Certified Peer Specialist

Penn Psychiatric Center; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn Psychiatric Center is seeking Peer Support Specialists to assist clients in their recovery journeys. Candidates will support clients in living their own lives, exploring new options, and providing hope and encouragement throughout Chester and Montgomery County.

The ideal applicant will be certified as a Peer Specialist, possess a High School Diploma, and hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Positions may be part-time or full-time, with a pay range of $16-$20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Specialists assist clients in their recovery and wellness process.
• Demonstrate non-judgmental approach and effective communication.
• Responsible for developing recovery plans tailored to participant needs.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in exploring options and resources.
• Assist in developing natural supports for community integration.
• Model recovery principles and personal responsibility.

Skills

Effective listening

Positive interactions

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

Peer Support Specialists perform a wide range of tasks to support clients in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process.

Under Supervision, a Peer Specialist empowers clients to explore new options, resources, feelings, relationships and supports individuals by providing hope, encouragement, support, self-determination, and connections to the community. The Peer Support Specialist acts as an advocate for the rights and needs of clients served.

CPS provide mobile services in the community throughout Chester and Montgomery County.

In partnership with individuals, assesses the participant’s hopes, strengths, accomplishments and challenges to achieving stated goals.

Exhibits a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, good eye contact and positive interactions.

In partnership with the person and their support system, develops the recovery plan to meet the participant’s needs to support him/her in becoming self-sufficient.

Assists individuals in developing natural supports to increase their success in community integration and community inclusion, including but not limited to the use of public transportation, linkage to education opportunities, employment, housing of the persons choosing, recreation, leisure, religion/ spirituality, parenting, etc.

Supports, models, and teaches recovery principles and tools. Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness via telling of their recovery story, how needs are respectfully met, and how a belief in themselves is sustained.

Peer Specialist Certification, High School Diploma or equivalent.

A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.

$16-$20 per hour

Part and full-time positions

PPC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin or sex.

Penn Psychiatric Center is not affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania