Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) - Part Time

Child-and-Family-Focus,-Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Clearance Reimbursement

Annual salary growth

Job summary

Child and Family Focus is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (14-26) with serious mental illness, helping them access resources and navigate mental health systems. The CPS will promote wellness and recovery using lived experience and inspire hope to reach full potential.

The CPS will meet weekly in home and community settings, focusing on coping skills, social skills, education and employment opportunities, daily living, and community

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, individual supervision.
• Travel in your own vehicle to offsite locations as required by caseload, supervision, and trainings.
• Transport youth to community locations as needed.
• Document session activity via electronic health records and notes.
• Maintain organized program files and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a varied schedule including evenings.
• Meet weekly with all assigned youth on caseload.
• Work solo and in teams with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with youth, peers, and community reps.
• Serve as a role model and coach toward recovery.
• Help youth implement coping strategies for crisis support.
• Support development of community roles and natural supports.

Skills

Peer support

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

CPS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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).
• 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:

• Part Time positions available with the potential to transition to Full Time
• Starting rate of $17/hour
• Annual rate increases
• 9 Paid Holidays paid at 4 hours each, if maintaining 20 hours per week
• Paid Time Off accrual, if maintaining 20 hours per week
• 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.