CERTIFIED Peer Specialist (Must hold current CPS)

Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Full-Time position

Job summary

Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our social services team. The role involves advocating for patients, running groups, and supporting recovery goals through person-centered planning and community resource linkage.

The CPS will share recovery experiences, assist with crisis planning, and help patients build self-help skills, maintaining respectful, empowering support throughout the recovery process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist (PCB) required.
• CPR preferred.
• De-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with developing their individual service plans and participation in person-centered planning.
• Assists social services departments as directed.
• Shares personal recovery stories to inspire patients.
• Develops mental health advance directives with patients.
• Supports patients in reintegration and accessing community resources.
• Provides crisis planning guidance and coping strategies.
• Facilitates group activities and psychoeducational sessions.
• Documents services provided to patients and advocates for their recovery.

Skills

Peer support knowledge

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Recovery Specialist (PCB)

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join us!!

Our social services team is looking for a Certified Peer Specialist!

CPS provides peer support services by serving as an advocate for our patients, running groups, and assisting the social services team. Work involves assisting patients in self-identifying personal goals for recovery; determining the steps needed to achieve recovery goals and providing an environment of mutual respect, empowerment, and opportunity to promote self-sufficiency within the community.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with developing their individual service plans and other activities aimed at increasing their active participation in person-centered planning and the delivery of individualized services.
• Assists social services departments as directed.
• Shares personal recovery stories and describes personal experiences to inspire and support patients throughout the recovery process.
• Assists patients with the development of mental health advance directives.
• Supports patients with problem solving related to their reintegration into the community.
• Advises and informs patients on community resources, including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual, and other resources to meet their individual recovery goals.
• Provides patients with support and guidance on recognizing the early signs of crisis, developing crisis plans, and implementing identified coping strategies.
• Assists patients with developing and maintaining positive personal and social support networks.
• Assists patients with developing their self-help skills and cultivates their ability to make informed, independent choices.
• Plans and facilitates practical activities for patients to increase their self-worth and improve their self-concepts.
• Facilitating psychoeducational groups.
• Documents services provided to patients.
• Acts as an advocate for patients to facilitate positive changes in their recovery.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of mental health peer support services.
• Knowledge of the recovery process and how it applies to patients with serious mental illness.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally andin writing.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, patients, and the public.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).
• CPR preferred.
• De-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Preferred:

• Mental Health Experience
• Hospital Experience

Job Types: Full-Time

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our staff! Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.