Certified Peer Specialist - Part Time

Woods Services; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential behavioral health services. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals in crisis, utilizing your knowledge of mental health and community resources. This part-time position offers flexible shifts, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Your contributions will help create a continuum of care that addresses the complex needs of the community, fostering recovery and resilience.

Benefits

Time and a half pay for holidays

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health services and community resources.
• Experience in recovery and understanding of mental health systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers.
• Assess consumer needs and provide appropriate care.

Skills

Peer Counseling

Knowledge of Mental Illness

Data Assessment

Advocacy Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Post-High School Training

Job description

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Mobile Crisis Resolution Team program.

Mobile Crisis Resolution Team program

Legacy Treatment Services operates a State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day / 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.

Benefits

• Time and a half pay for work on Agency-recognized holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year

Pay: $20 to $20.50 range – pay depends upon education / experience

Hours:

Fridays / Weekend shifts available – 7 am till 7 pm or 7 pm till 7 am

Job Summary

The Certified Peer Specialist will provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services through this mobile crisis program.

• Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served
• Must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group
• Required to report to work in inclement weather
• Part-time staff must work a minimum of 2 major holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program; Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in recovery and must have knowledge of the mental health system
• Expected to obtain general certification for peer services
• Driver’s license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years

About Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a comprehensive set of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults, and families through an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.