Certified Peer Support Specialist — $1k Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Peerstar LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FT only)

Dental & Vision Insurance (FT only)

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to help peers overcome mental health challenges using lived experience. The role emphasizes hope, understanding and empowerment within a supportive, statewide service network.

We sponsor certification and offer a sign-on bonus; you must complete a two-week course or hold CPS certification. Full-time and part-time opportunities available with strong benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must attest to mental health diagnosis and recovery progress.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 6 months of consecutive experience OR 12 months in last 3 years (paid or volunteer).
• Must participate in a two-week course to receive state certification or hold CPS certification.
• Ability to use iPad for documentation.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hope, understanding and empowerment through lived experience in 1:1 peer support.
• Promote empowerment and self-determination through peer relationships.
• Build trust and support growth using personal recovery experience.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CPS Certification (state-issued)

Tools

iPad

Job description

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to help peers overcome mental health challenges using lived experience. The role emphasizes hope, understanding and empowerment within a supportive, statewide service network.

We sponsor certification and offer a sign-on bonus; you must complete a two-week course or hold CPS certification. Full-time and part-time opportunities available with strong benefits and professional growth.