Certified Peer Support Specialist, Full-Time, Daylight Hours w/ Flexibility Needed

Skills of Central PA, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance Options

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Skills of Central PA, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work in State College with participants in our Peer Support Services program. The role involves developing WRAP plans, guiding IRPs, and facilitating peer groups to support recovery and community integration.

The CPS will deliver mentoring, coordinate services, and promote self‑determination in a 8a‑4p or 9a‑5p schedule, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed. Equal opportunity employer and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Board Certification must be obtained upon completion of the 2‑week training and maintained thereafter.
• Self-identify as an individual with a mental health diagnosis and in recovery to support others as defined in policy.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a CPS certification training curriculum approved by the Office of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with participants to reach personal goals and crisis planning.
• Assist individuals to develop and implement a person‑centered IRP.
• Facilitate peer support groups based on IRP goals.
• Provide mentoring and service coordination supports for recovery and community integration.

Skills

Peer support

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CPS certification training

Tools

PA Driver's License

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Skills of Central PA is currently seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work in State College with people receiving services through our Peer Support Services program. The schedule for this position, generally, will be 8a-4p or 9a-5p, M‑F. However, flexibility is needed, at times, for some evening and/or weekend hours to meet the needs of program participants.

Peer Support Services (PSS) are specialized therapeutic interactions conducted by self‑identified current or former recipients of behavioral health services who are trained and certified to offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery and community‑integration process. A Certified Peer Specialist’s role is intended to inspire hope in individuals that recovery is not only possible, but probable. The service is designed to promote empowerment, self‑determination, understanding, coping skills, and resiliency through mentoring and service coordination supports that allow individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co‑occurring disorders to achieve personal wellness and cope with the stressors and barriers encountered when recovering from their disabilities.

The Certified Peer Specialist will develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with participants that focuses on strategies for reaching personal goals, crisis planning and relapse prevention as well as assist individuals to develop and implement a person‑centered Individual Recovery Plan (IRP). The Certified Peer Specialist will also facilitate peer support groups based on Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) goals.

Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

About The Benefits

Skills offers a great benefits package for this full‑time position and a work environment to match!

• Competitive Pay
• Agency Vehicle May be Available While on the Job
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
• Employee Wellness Program
• Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth

Great Co‑Workers and a Team to Support You!

Requirements

A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will have one of the following:

• The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) position requires Board Certification, which must be obtained upon completion of the 2‑week training and maintained thereafter.
• Self‑identify as an individual with a mental health diagnosis and who has reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations as defined in Mental Health Bulletin OMHSAS-24-05.
• Has a high school diploma or general equivalency degree.
• Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the Office of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services (from MA Handbook- Attachment 2 Supplemental Provider Agreement for Delivery of Peer Support Services, pp2-2 to 2-3).

Additional Qualifications

Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical and drug screen required.

Valid PA Driver's License required (must be maintained along with a good driving record).

Salary Description

15.00-$18.45