Certified Peer Specialist

Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 19,036 - 27,112; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

A mental health support organization is seeking Certified Peer Specialists. Responsibilities include assisting peers with severe mental illnesses in their recovery and community integration processes. Candidates must have completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training, possess certification, and meet certain eligibility requirements. The role offers competitive pay starting at $16.75 an hour and benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training and proof of Certified Peer Specialist Certification.
• 12 months' work or volunteer experience within the last 3 years or 24 credit hours of post-secondary education.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen and PA Criminal History Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Offer support and assistance to peers diagnosed with severe mental illness.
• Assist peers in regaining control over their lives and their recovery process.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Education

12 credit hours of post-secondary education

Job description

Overview

Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc., a leader in supporting individuals with mental illness challenges, has openings for part-time and full-time Certified Peer Specialists.

New competitive starting rate of $16.75 an hour.

Position details

The Certified Peer Specialist is a self-identified recipient of Mental Health services. The Certified Peer Specialist is trained to offer support and assistance to peers diagnosed with severe mental illness.

The Certified Peer Specialist will perform a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives, their recovery process and community integration process.

Benefits

Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full time employees, which includes paid vacation, sick and personal time, a 401(k) plan, Tuition Reimbursement and paid Holidays off starting day one of employment.

EOE M/F/V/D

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

• Completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training and proof of Certified Peer Specialist Certification
• 12 months' work or volunteer experience within the last 3 years or have 24 credit hours of post-secondary education
• Computer knowledge is a must
• Pre-employment Drug Screen
• PA Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years)