Certified Peer Specialist - Coudersport, PA

dickinsoncenter.org; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Certified Peer Specialist to provide vital recovery-oriented services to individuals facing major mental health challenges. This role emphasizes personal experience in mental health recovery, allowing you to connect with and support others on their journey. The position offers flexibility, with options for full-time or part-time work, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the qualifications, this opportunity could be a great fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must be a self-identified individual with personal experience of mental health recovery.
• Ability to support others with major mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented services to individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Utilize personal recovery stories to support consumers.

Skills

Personal lived experience with mental health recovery

Reliable transportation

Education

Peer Specialist Certification training

Pennsylvania Board Certification (PCB)

Job description

Position: Certified Peer Specialist

Location: Coudersport, PA, USA

Compensation: $13.53 per hour, Hourly, Full Time

Benefits: Insurance as low as $10 a month

About Dickinson Center, Inc.

Since 1958, Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania. We are a progressive non-profit organization with nearly 200 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.

Job Description

We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services (in-home or community-based) to individuals with major mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate must be a self-identified individual with personal experience of mental health recovery, who has received or is receiving services as defined in MH Bulletin OMH-94-04, Serious Mental Illness: Adult Priority Group. The role involves utilizing personal recovery stories to support consumers. Reliable transportation is required to perform job duties.

This position can be full-time or part-time.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience with mental health recovery, with a current mental health diagnosis and readiness to support others in similar situations.

Certifications, Licenses, & Requirements

• Completion and certification of Peer Specialist Certification training approved by the Peer Support Director.
• Obtain Pennsylvania Board Certification (PCB) immediately after passing the PCB Examination.
• Ability to obtain necessary clearances, including child abuse and working with children.
• Reliable personal transportation to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle safely in various weather conditions.
• At least 21 years old with a driving record meeting the DCI Vehicle Fleet Policy standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!