CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Resources for Human Development; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Earned wages before payday

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Resources for Human Development seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to deliver peer support, education, and recovery services. You will engage with enrollees, families, and staff, assisting in WRAP, self-help groups, and training activities.

The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and community integration. You will document services timely and maintain personal well-being to model healthy functioning for those we serve, with shifts including weekend coverage in Bucks County.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 (WRAP, self-help/mutual peer support groups, training and orientation)
• Support person-centered interventions as identified in service plans
• Facilitate group therapy sessions such as WRAP
• Recovery Support Groups, Community Meetings, Symptom and Coping Skills
• Assist individuals with independent living preparation
• Complete required documentation of services in a timely manner
• Maintain personal well-being to model healthy functioning to those served
• Performs other tasks as assigned by leadership to support recovery

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

12 semester hours in mental health-related field

High school diploma or equivalent + 6 months formal training

Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each year

Job description

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?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

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

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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

• 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

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.