Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Child & Family Focus, Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people! As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will provide essential support and mentorship to Transition Age Youth facing mental health challenges. This role allows you to inspire hope and help youth navigate their wellness journey, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. With opportunities for growth from part-time to full-time, and a competitive starting salary, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Embrace the chance to empower the next generation and help them overcome life's challenges.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Annual rate increases

9 Paid Holidays

Opportunity to help youth

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist is mandatory.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and mentor youth with serious mental illness.
• Assist youth in developing coping skills and achieving goals.

Skills

Peer Support

Mentorship

Coping Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Tools

Electronic Health Record Software

Office Equipment (phone, tablet)

Job description

Exciting News!!! Now through December 2024, Child and Family Focus is offering a sign on bonus* of $100 to be paid following 6 months of successful employment!

*Bonus amounts could be prorated based on number of billable hours worked.

Are you a caring, compassionate person looking to make a real difference in the life of a young person through peer support and mentorship? Bring your commitment and skill to a team that is dedicated to helping others on their journey to wellness and recovery!

Features a competitive starting salary of $17.00/hour.

* All staff start at Part-time and have the potential to build to a Full-time position.

Job Overview:

A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will serve as an advocate and mentor to Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness and/or emotional disturbance to develop community supports, navigate mental health systems and access resources, support maintenance of wellness and recovery based on personal lived experience, and INSPIRE HOPE to help youth reach their full potential and overcome obstacles in the face of life’s daily challenges. A CPS will not only assist in the identification of individualized goals, but also walk the young person through the steps to achieve success with their goals.

A CPS meets at least weekly in the home and community with a focus on helping the young person maintain personal wellness and develop the use of coping skills, build social skills and a social community, identify educational and/or employment opportunities, improve functioning in their environment, and enhance and practice daily living skills.

Qualifications:

• Be certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS).
• Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• Engage in local travel in your own vehicle to offsite locations as required by caseload, supervision, and/or trainings.
• Transport youth to various community locations, as needed.
• Be able to work at least 10 hours/week including, at minimum, 3 evenings.
• Exhibit stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery and use of coping skills.
• Be able to reflect the culture and understand the values of the Transition Age Youth population.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and computer literacy.

Job Functions:

• Participate in weekly individual Supervision.
• Attend required trainings to maintain CPS Certification.
• Use office equipment provided to you for essential functions (phone, tablet).
• Document session activity through electronic health record, progress notes, and/or program specific paperwork by typing.
• Ensure program files are organized, and paperwork is completed within required deadlines.
• Maintain a varied work schedule, including evenings.
• Meet at least weekly with all assigned youth on your caseload.
• Work both individually and in teams with colleagues.
• Effectively communicate and interact with youth, peers, and community representatives.
• Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Part Time positions available with the potential to transition to Full Time.
• Starting rate of $17/hr.
• Annual rate increases.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off accrual if maintaining 20 hours per week.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401K plan with company match and profit sharing.
• Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training.
• Clearance Reimbursement.
• And of course, and most importantly, the opportunity to help shape the lives of young people through peer mentorship.

Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.