Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Sevita; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mentor Behavioral Health, part of the Sevita family, is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer counseling, support ISPs, and help individuals pursue recovery. You will meet individuals and families through regular visits and coordinate with the care team to identify needs and resources.

We offer a full benefits package, flexible schedules, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related experience, either paid or volunteer, within the past 5 years.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling to individuals by drawing on common experiences.
• Guide and encourage individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their recovery.
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals receiving program services and monitor the plans through treatment reviews.
• Assist the individuals and/or family members to develop self-identified goals.
• Meet with the individual, family, and/or other pertinent persons involved in the individual’s life, with regular face-to-face visits and phone contact.
• Communicate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to ensure resources are identified based on need(s) and availability.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize during program hours of operation, including but not limited to accompanying individuals to the movies, grocery store, library, etc.
• Support participation in community self-help groups and assist individuals to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Coach or teach basic individual living skills, such as food preparation and meal planning, laundry, bill payment, personal hygiene, etc.
• Document services provided, ensuring that the individuals and/or family members review and sign off on records and reports; prepare weekly billing packet.
• Maintain service need reports and treatment reviews in accordance with program, state, and local mental health standards and regulations.
• Meet with and provide weekly reports to supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Judgment

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mentor Behavioral Health, a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Are you a caring, compassionate individual with CPS certification, looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Bring your commitment and skill to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

Job Description

• Provide peer counseling to individuals by drawing on common experiences.
• Guide and encourage individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their recovery.
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals receiving program services and monitor the plans through treatment reviews.
• Assist the individuals and/or family members to develop self-identified goals.
• Meet with the individual, family, and or other pertinent persons involved in the individual’s life, with regular face-to-face visits and phone contact.
• Communicate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to ensure that resources are identified based on need(s) and availability.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize during program hours of operation, including but not limited to accompanying individuals to the movies, grocery store, library, etc.
• Support participation in community self-help groups and assist individuals to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Coach or teach basic individual living skills, such as food preparation and meal planning, laundry, bill payment, personal hygiene, etc.
• Document services provided, ensuring that the individuals and/or family members review and sign off on records and reports; prepare weekly billing packet.
• Maintain service need reports and treatment reviews in accordance with program, state, and local mental health standards and regulations.
• Meet with and provide weekly reports to supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of related experience, either paid or volunteer, within the past 5 years.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law