Certified PEER Specialist (Local Government) - Delaware County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health, seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support mental health services across the county. You will engage with peers, share resources, and help connect individuals to services.

Responsibilities include developing informational materials, answering inquiries from individuals and providers, handling calls and emails, maintaining records, and participating in advisory groups.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with peers and providers.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassionate approach to support individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage records and materials.

Responsibilities

• Flyer management: develop and maintain materials sharing information about Peer Support Services.
• Inquiry response: research and respond to requests about Certified Peer Specialist services.
• Communication support: handle phone calls and emails from individuals seeking Peer Support guidance.
• Record keeping: maintain logs and files summarizing contacts, activities, and service needs.
• Community participation: participate in advisory committee meetings and community events.
• Program assistance: support alumni groups, technical assistance opportunities, and scholarship activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

Certified Peer Specialist Training Program

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health has an immediate opening for a Certified Peer Specialist. We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement.

This position supports mental health services across the county by assisting individuals who seek Peer Support Services and by helping maintain key program functions. As a Certified PEER Specialist (Local Government) - Delaware County, you will perform the following duties:

• Flyer Management: Develop and maintain materials that share information about available Peer Support Services


• Inquiry Response: Research and respond to requests from individuals and providers about Certified Peer Specialist services


• Communication Support: Receive and answer phone calls and emails from people seeking Peer Support and related guidance


• Record Keeping:Maintain logs and files that summarize Peer Advocate contacts, activities, and service needs


• Community Participation: Take part in advisory committee meetings and community support events that strengthen peer initiatives


• Program Assistance: Support efforts to develop alumni groups, technical assistance opportunities, and scholarship activities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment


• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.


• \Telework:\There will be no telework for the first six (6) months of employment. After an employee has completed six (6) months of employment and have regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices' hybrid schedule. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Drexel Hill. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.


• \Salary:\In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of the Certified Peer Specialist Training Program approved by the Department of Human Services (formerly the Department of Public Welfare).

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.


• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.


• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  
  
  
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
  
  
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).


• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.


• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.


• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  
  
  
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  
  
  • you may be disqualified.
  
  
  
  


• You may only apply/test once for this posting.


• Your results will be provided via email.