CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services in Quakertown, PA seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support, advocacy, and engagement in treatment. Training and supervision will help you empower individuals toward recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, group facilitation, and education for enrollees, families, and staff, with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist Certification required.
• Educational background: 12 sem. hrs in mental health or HS diploma + 6 mo training.
• Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training yearly.
• OIG/Sanctions/Valenz checks completed.
• References, PA Criminal, PA MVR, and FBI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct Care: deliver peer support, education, advocacy, and engagement in treatment.
• Provide recovery education for enrollees, staff, and families with WRAP/group supports.
• Support person-centered interventions per service plans.
• Facilitate groups such as Recovery Support Groups and WRAP.
• Assist individuals with independent living preparation.
• Complete timely documentation of services per policy.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Certified Peer Specialist Certification

12 semester hours mental health field or HS diploma + 6 months training

Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each year

OIG/Sanctions/Valenz

References

PA Criminal

PA MVR

Child Abuse

FBI Clearance

Job description

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

Help People Heal

Certified Peer SpecialistQuakertown, PAFull Time: Sunday-Thursday 10am to 6pm$19.00/hrDailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Devlopment PIER, 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.

No Experience Required For Many Positions. Paid Training Provided.

About Resources for Human Development

For more than 50 years, RHD 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

As a Certified Peer Specialist you will be responsible for:

Direct Care

• Delivers peer support services such as education, advocacy, and fosters engagement in the treatment process
• Provide recovery support education for persons enrolled, staff, and family members. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) for enrollees
• Self-help/mutual peer support groups
• Training and orientation of new enrollees
• Training and orientation for staff and Team members
• Supporting person-centered interventions as identified in service plans for everyone served
• As appropriate, may facilitate group therapy sessions such as:
• WRAP
• Recovery Support Groups
• Community Meetings
• Symptom and Coping Skills
• Assist individuals with independent living preparation.

Administrative

• Complete required documentation of services in a timely manner according to agency policy.

Other

• Maintain one's own physical, mental, and emotional well-being so that the CPS can function appropriately in the job and can model healthy functioning to those we serve.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the leadership team to support individuals' recovery.

Who We’re Looking For

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Certified Peer Specialist Certification
• Has completed 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health-related field or has at least a high school diploma or equivalency and 6 months of formal training in mental health or a related field.
• Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each year
• OIG/Sanctions/Valenz
• References
• PA Criminal
• PA MVR
• Child Abuse
• FBI Clearance

Schedule

• Full Time
• 7a-3p Sunday through Thursday

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

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

Recources for Human Development PIER- Bucks County LTSR 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.