Certified Peer Specialist - PRN

Merakey; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan options

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Well-being platform access

Employee discounts and savings

Free online personal development classes

Job summary

A community support services provider is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join its team in Stroudsburg, PA. This role involves providing support to individuals in their mental health recovery, utilizing personal experiences to guide clients. Responsibilities include tailored interventions, assisting clients with their recovery goals, and documenting progress. The position offers a flexible PRN schedule, with compensation at $19.00 per hour. Candidates with personal recovery experiences are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience in mental health recovery.
• Experience in supportive roles preferred or beneficial.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Tailor interventions for client well-being and independence.
• Assist clients in achieving mental health recovery goals.
• Document and communicate client cases with supervisors.
• Work one on one with clients on service planning.
• Help clients complete their Wellness Recovery Action Plan.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Understanding of mental health recovery

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 PRN Certified Peer Specialist to join our peer support services team in Stroudsburg, PA.

Work Schedule: PRN - flexible schedule

Earn: $19.00/hour

Position Details: Our Certified Peer Specialists play a crucial role in supporting individuals recovering from mental illness. They navigated their own journey of mental health recovery and are able to offer invaluable personal insights to consumers. Peer specialists, drawing from their firsthand experiences, offer a distinctive viewpoint that enriches peer support services in the outpatient and community‑based settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions to promote well‑being and independence.
• Provide direct care, assisting clients in achieving their mental health recovery goals.
• Communicate, document, and review client cases with supervisors.
• Work one on one with individuals on service planning and goal completion.
• Assist clients with completing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Benefits

• 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 across 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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!