Certified Peer Specialist - PRN

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

EAP counseling

On the Goga platform

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a PRN Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA. The CPS brings lived experience to support peers on their recovery journey, meeting clients in their homes or community settings and documenting progress.

The role involves assessing needs, developing recovery-oriented goals, assisting with WRAP, and collaborating with supervisors. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and access to Merakey's benefits and

Qualifications

• CPS certification in Pennsylvania is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Lived experience with mental health recovery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions to promote well-being.
• Meet with peers regularly to support recovery paths.
• Provide direct care and assist clients in achieving recovery goals.
• Document and review client cases with supervisors.
• Work one-on-one on service planning and goal completion.
• Assist clients with WRAP planning and execution.

Skills

Lived health recovery

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active CPS certification PA

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 Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA.

Work Schedule: PRN (flexible schedule)

Earn $17/hour

Position Details

Our Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs) play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from mental illness. Having navigated their own mental health challenges, CPSs bring invaluable lived experience and personal insight to their work. This unique perspective enhances the quality and authenticity of peer support services.They travel to meet consumers in community settings, such as their homes or other agreed-upon locations, to provide individualized support to assess needs, develop recovery-oriented goals, and assist peers in implementing and maintaining their recovery plans. CPSs also complete timely and accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity of care and adherence to service standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions to promote well-being and independence.
• Meet with individual peers regularly to improve their recovery path process.
• 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).

Open positions in this county qualify for Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), which offers candidates meaningful financial and career-building benefits. Through BHHEP, eligible students can receive a paid senior‑year internshipwith Merakey and may also access tuition assistance of up to $20,000 for bachelor’s programs or up to $40,000 for master’s programs, all while gaining hands‑on experience that strengthens their skills and future employability. Participants who pursue tuition assistance commit to two years of post‑graduation employment with the same provider, creating a smooth transition into the workforce and long‑term career stability. Candidates can learn more about the program and how to apply to it at: https://bharp.org/providers/bhhep/

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 skills:

• Active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification in Pennsylvania.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Active and valid driver's license.