Crisis Recovery Peer Specialist

PA Peer Support Coalition; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Honesdale is seeking a Crisis Certified Peer Specialist to provide essential peer support services during mental health crises. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 12 months of paid or volunteer experience. Candidates must be in recovery, with a sustained recovery history. Responsibilities include developing crisis intervention plans, facilitating support groups, and working within a multidisciplinary team. This position requires certification and clearances.

Qualifications

• Must identify as a mental health consumer in recovery or as a primary support person.
• Must have at least two years of sustained recovery history.
• Completion of a peer specialist certification curriculum is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Crisis Peer Specialist support services as part of a team with crisis intervention.
• Assess and develop plans for crisis intervention and resource access.
• Facilitate psychoeducational support groups and activities.

Skills

Peer support services

Crisis intervention

Supervision of individuals

Facilitation of support groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 months of paid or volunteer experience

24 credit hours of post-secondary education

Job description

A community support organization in Honesdale is seeking a Crisis Certified Peer Specialist to provide essential peer support services during mental health crises. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 12 months of paid or volunteer experience. Candidates must be in recovery, with a sustained recovery history. Responsibilities include developing crisis intervention plans, facilitating support groups, and working within a multidisciplinary team. This position requires certification and clearances.