Certified Peer Specialist at RHA Health Services (Allentown)

PA Peer Support Coalition; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Certified Peer Specialist at RHA Health Services (Allentown)

Employer Name:

RHA Health Services

Location:

Allentown

Position Description:

Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Job Requirements:

1. Must meet the requirements of Certified Peer Support Specialist.
2. 75-hours of mandatory peer specialist training.
3. The CPS credential is for persons with serious mental health or co-occurring (mental health and substance use disorder) personal, lived experience.
4. Examination: Once application is approved, applicant must pass the PCB Examination for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS examination).