Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Child & Family Focus, Inc.; Southampton Township (PA); Hybride; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Medical and Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

Ancillary Benefits (Accident, Critical

Long Term Disability and Life Coverage

9 Paid Holidays

17 Paid Time Off days

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with company match

Mileage & Expense reimbursement

Company Issued Equipment

Clearance Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Child and Family Focus, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness in the community.

You will help build supports, navigate systems, and inspire hope using your lived experience. You will work at least 20 hours per week with some evenings, meeting youth at home and in the community, transporting them when needed, and documenting progress in electronic records.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• At least 20 hours/week including 3 evenings.
• Stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery.
• Reflect the culture and values of the Transition Age Youth population.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and computer literacy.

Responsabilités

• Participate in weekly, individual supervision.
• Travel locally in your own vehicle to offsite locations as required by caseload, supervision, and trainings.
• Transport youth to various community locations, as needed.
• Document session activity through electronic health records, progress notes, and program-specific paperwork by typing.
• Ensure program files are organized, and paperwork is completed within deadlines.
• Maintain a varied work schedule, including evenings.
• Meet weekly with all assigned youth on caseload.
• Work both independently and in teams with colleagues.
• Effectively communicate and interact with youth, peers, and community representatives.
• Serve as a role model and coach to guide youth toward recovery through shared experiences.
• Assist youth in implementing coping strategies to aid with crisis support.
• Support the development of community roles and natural supports.
• Assist with accessing and participating in community events and activities.
• Cultivate youth’s ability to make informed, independent choices.
• Plan activities leading to increased self-worth and independence.
• Model and promote skills for community integration and independent living.
• Help youth develop and maintain positive personal and social support networks.
• Encourage youth to become active community members using Trauma-Informed Care values.

Connaissances

Peer support

Reading & writing

Computer literacy

Driving

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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!

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).
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• Able to work at least 20 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 Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, individual Supervision.
• 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.
• Document session activity through electronic health records, progress notes, and 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 an assigned caseload.
• Work both individually and in teams with colleagues.
• Effectively communicate and interact with youth, peers, and community representatives.
• Serve as a role model and coach to guide youth toward recovery through shared experiences.
• Assist youth in implementing identified coping strategies to aid with crisis support.
• Support the development of community roles and natural supports
• Assist with accessing and participating in community events and activities.
• Cultivate youth’s ability to make informed, independent choices.
• Plan and facilitate practical activities leading to increased self-worth and independence.
• Model and promote skills needed for community integration and independent living.
• Assist youth to develop and maintain positive personal and social support networks.
• Support youth in becoming active community members. Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Benefits and Compensation

• Hourly rate of $17an hour
• Flexible Hybrid Scheduleallows for Work/Life Balance
• Medical and Vision Benefits offered on first day of employment, 3 plan options offered by Independence Blue Cross
• Dental Benefits offered on first day of employment, 2 plan options offered by Guardian
• Ancillary Benefits offered on first day of employment, such as Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability and $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 17 days of Paid Time Off with additional days added through years of service
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K plan with company match and profit sharing
• Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training
• Company Issued Equipment
• Clearance Reimbursement
• And of course, and most importantly, the opportunity to help shape the lives of young people through peer mentorship!

*Eligibility Requirements apply

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.