Certified Peer Specialist - Part-time

merakeycareers; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

Retirement plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being platform

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Carlisle, PA. The CPS provides person-centered support and uses lived experience to model recovery and advocate for consumer needs in community settings.

The role involves travel throughout Cumberland and Perry Counties, working flexible hours Mon-Fri between 8 am and 8 pm, including Wednesdays. A salary of $15.50/hour is offered and benefits support is provided.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS) through the PCB.
• Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Active and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in identifying and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Facilitate recovery planning using WRAP and Psychiatric Advance Directives.
• Model coping strategies and self-help techniques.
• Promote community integration: housing, social skills, and vocational support.
• Educate consumers on services and natural supports.
• Advocate for recovery-based services and reduce stigma.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Carlisle, PA.

Schedule: Part-time; Flexible hours available Monday-Friday between 8 am-8 pm. Must be available on Wednesdays.

Earn $15.50/hour

Position Details

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides person-centered support to individuals navigating their mental health recovery journey. Through individual and group interactions, the CPS uses lived experience to model recovery, promote wellness, and advocate for consumer needs. Peer engagement occurs in community settings where consumers’ goals are identified and pursued, requiring travel throughout Cumberland and Perry Counties. This role plays a vital part in fostering a recovery-oriented culture within both the organization and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in identifying and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Facilitate recovery planning using tools like WRAP and Psychiatric Advance Directives.
• Model effective coping strategies and self-help techniques.
• Promote community integration by assisting with social skills, housing, and vocational support.
• Educate consumers on available services and natural supports.
• Advocate for recovery-based services and combat stigma surrounding mental health.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community supports to enhance recovery outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in supervision and required trainings.
• Uphold organizational policies and contribute to a positive, recovery-focused environment.
• Drive consumers using personal vehicle to support community-based goals and activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB), including completion of an approved trainingprogram and the CPS examination.
• Must have Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess an active and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.