Certified Peer Support Specialist - Senior Living

Peerstar LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (F/t only)

Dental & Vision Insurance (F/t only)

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, operating exclusively in the peer support space since 2008. We employ Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)—individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges—who receive specialized training to support others on their recovery journey.

We sponsor your class for certification and offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in the recovery process from mental health disorders and/or substance use.
• Eighteen (18) years of age and older.
• Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (preferred)
• Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the state Of Pennsylvania
• Criminal History Clearances- PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse, FBI

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope in individuals through community-based 1:1 peer support.
• Your job is designed to promote empowerment and self-determination.
• Building trust through your lived experience and offering tools to help others achieve growth.

Skills

Recovery support knowledge

Empathy & active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

PeerStar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, operating exclusively in the peer support space since 2008. We employ Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)—individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges—who receive specialized training to support others on their recovery journey.

We sponsor your class for certification and offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified).