Certified Peer Support Specialist – Certification Included

Peerstar LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 Pennsylvania's leading peer support provider, seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) who will use their lived experience to help others overcome mental health obstacles and build lasting friendships. You will offer hope, understanding, and empowerment through supportive, community-based 1:1 interactions.

We sponsor your CPS certification through a two-week course, provide a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified), and offer Full Time and Part Time opportunities

Qualifications

• Must attest to a mental health diagnosis and recovery to support others.
• 18 years or older.
• 6 months of consecutive employment or volunteer work, or 12 months in last 3 years of paid/volunteer work.
• Able to participate in a two-week course for state certification or possess CPS certification.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hope and empowerment through shared lived experience.
• Deliver 1:1 peer support and documentation using an iPad.
• Support peers in recovery and help build growth and self-determination.

Skills

Lived experience in mental health

Effective communication

Empathy and active listening

Tools

iPad for documentation

Job description

PeerStar is Pennsylvania's leading peer support provider, seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) who will use their lived experience to help others overcome mental health obstacles and build lasting friendships. You will offer hope, understanding, and empowerment through supportive, community-based 1:1 interactions.

We sponsor your CPS certification through a two-week course, provide a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified), and offer Full Time and Part Time opportunities