Certified Peer Specialist - CPS

Merakey; Colmar (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Care.com backup care

Well-being platform

Job summary

Merakey in Colmar, PA (Montgomery County) seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to join our community-based team. You’ll use lived experience to support individuals on their mental health recovery journey and help them access services.

The CPS will empower clients to direct their own recovery, connect them to community resources, and document progress in alignment with agency standards and WRAP group participation.

Qualifications

• Working hours: Mon-Fri 9:00–5:00.
• Mileage reimbursement provided for travel to homes and community locations.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to direct their own recovery and build essential recovery skills.
• Educate participants on available service options and connect them to community resources.
• Coordinate and document progress, including Individualized Recovery Plans, per agency/state standards.
• Re-engage individuals who have discontinued services, including outreach and follow-ups.
• Facilitate WRAP groups and attend CPS technical assistance meetings monthly.
• Maintain Peer Certification through ongoing training.
• Support individuals with mental illness in obtaining and sustaining employment.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPS certification (PA Certification Board)

Job description

Theideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Obtained and maintained the certification as a CPS through the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
• Has a high school diploma or generalequivalency
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
• This position requires travel to homes and other community locations to provide services and support clients.Mileage reimbursement provided.

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic computer skills andexperience with an Electronic Health Record system.
• Knowledge of local resources in Montgomery County.
• Experience working in a Behavioral Health or Community Based setting.

Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next levelandmake a powerful impact in your community?

AtMerakey, heart, passion, and purpose fuel everything we do—and we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment to hope and healing.

We are excited to welcome aCertified Peer Specialistto our community-based team inColmar, PA (Montgomery County).

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a peer specialist, you’ll use your lived experience, your resilience, and your compassion to walk alongside individuals on their mental health recovery journey

The Certified Peer Specialist will:

• Empower individuals to direct their own recovery and build essential recovery skills.
• Educate participants on available service options and connect them to community resources.
• Coordinate and document progress, including completion of Individualized Recovery Plans, in accordance with agency and state standards.
• Re-engage individuals who have discontinued services, including outreach and satisfaction follow-ups.
• Facilitate WRAP groups and participate in monthly CPS technical assistance meetings.
• Maintain Peer Certification through required ongoing training.
• Support individuals with mental illness in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Earn $20.26 per hour.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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