Certified Peer Specialist - PT

Merakey; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Limited benefits (American Worker)

EAP

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist in Nazareth, PA to support individuals in recovery within a 10-bed residential program. The role emphasizes peer guidance, mentorship, and collaborative care, with emphasis on self-determination and patient-centered planning.

Responsibilities include providing peer support, mentoring, and sharing recovery experiences with the team to improve outcomes. Must have PA certification and flexible part-time hours (18–20 weekly).

Qualifications

• High School Degree/GED is required.
• Minimum two years in a related field with knowledge of severe mental illness and recovery principles preferred.
• Personal experience with mental health services and willingness to share it for recovery insight.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals, encouraging active participation in recovery.
• Serve as a mentor to promote hope and empowerment.
• Share expertise on symptoms, medications, treatment responses, and recovery experiences with the team.
• Collaborate to foster a team environment that respects the individual's perspective and supports self-determination.

Skills

Peer support

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Mental health awareness

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Make a difference every day as a part-time Certified Peer Specialist in our 10-bed residential program in Nazareth, PA.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping individuals on their recovery journey through support, advocacy, and hope.

The Certified Peer Specialist will:

• Provide peer support to individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery while
• Serve as a mentor to individuals to promote hope and empowerment.
• Provide expertise and consultation from a mental health individual perspective to the entire team concerning individual's experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side effects of medications, individual's responses to and opinions of treatment, and individual's experiences of recovery.
• Collaborate with the team to create a team-oriented environment in which the individual's point of view and experiences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which self-determination and decision making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.

Earn$17.97 per hour.

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.

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED
• Minimum two years' experience in a related field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service systempreferred
• Personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and willingness to share personal experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process.
• Must be a certified peer specialist in Pennsylvania
• Valid driver's license required
• All clearances required by OMHSAS
• Available to work flexible Part-time hours, 18-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.