Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) - Sign-On Bonus, FT/PT

Peerstar, LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FT)

Dental & Vision Insurance (FT)

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to provide hope, understanding, and empowerment through shared experiences. You will support mental health recovery, build trusting relationships, and help peers achieve personal growth through structured 1:1 and community-based activities.

The role emphasizes lived experience, responsibility in documentation, and collaboration with care teams to complement clinical treatment across Pennsylvania communities.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification through the PCB.
• Must attest to having a mental health diagnosis and be in recovery to support others.
• Eighteen (18) years of age and older.
• Must have 6 months of employment/volunteer work or 12 months in last 3 years of paid/volunteer experience.
• Ability to use an iPad for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope and empower individuals through lived experience; provide peer support one-to-one and in group settings.
• Promote empowerment, self-determination, and recovery goals for clients.
• Build trust using lived experience and provide practical tools to support growth.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Documentation on iPad

Education

Active CPS certification through PCB

Tools

iPad

Job description

PeerStar is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to provide hope, understanding, and empowerment through shared experiences. You will support mental health recovery, build trusting relationships, and help peers achieve personal growth through structured 1:1 and community-based activities.

The role emphasizes lived experience, responsibility in documentation, and collaboration with care teams to complement clinical treatment across Pennsylvania communities.