Certified Peer Specialist

Scranton Counseling Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Scranton Counseling Center in Scranton, PA is hiring Certified Peer Specialists to join their ACT team and community-based services. Candidates will provide recovery support using their personal experience with behavioral health issues.

The role involves assisting clients in goal setting, personal advocacy, and service access. Successful applicants must have a high school diploma, Peer Specialist certification, and a valid driver's license. Join a team focused on supporting mental health recovery.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PA driver's license.
• Access to a vehicle during work hours is required.
• Must be a self-identified current or prior behavioral health consumer.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in identifying and prioritizing needs.
• Serve as a role model for consumer recovery.
• Work collaboratively with clinical treatment staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Personal recovery experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Scranton Counseling Center is a private, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1947. It is an integrated Behavioral Healthcare Delivery System providing services to people of all ages. We endorse the following National Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery:

"Mental health recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling a person with a mental health problem to live a meaningful life in a community of his or her choice while striving to achieve his or her full potential."

Job Description

Scranton Counseling Center, the area's largest behavioral health provider is growing and currently has opportunities for Certified Peer Specialists to work as part of our ACT team, our Behavioral Health Home, as part of our community based services, and in our court diversion program.

Peer Specialists assist consumers in identifying and prioritizing needs, articulating personal goals and objectives for recovery as part of their individual service plan, and serving as a personal resource based upon their lived experience with behavioral health issues. They serve as a role model for consumer recovery through personal advocacy, support, assisting the consumer in accessing services most appropriate to their self-directed recovery, and assisting individuals in enhancing consumer choice, empowerment, and wellness.

CPS staff work collaboratively with clinical treatment staff as well as consumers.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; be a self-identified current or prior behavioral health consumer and feel comfortable in sharing their personal experience as appropriate; be certified as a Peer Specialist and demonstrate skills in both verbal and written communication.

A valid PA driver's license and access to a vehicle during work hours is required.

• Certification as a Peer Specialist
• High School or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.