Empowering Peer Support Specialist - Flexible Hours

Community-Services-Group-; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Career Development

Flexible Pay (myFlexPay)

Tuition Assistance

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help adults in recovery by coaching, mentoring, and linking them with community resources. The role emphasizes self-directed recovery, empowerment, and trauma‑informed care within our Adult Mental Health Services.

This PRN position offers flexible hours and pays $12.50 per hour, with opportunities to engage clients at varying levels of need and to support personal recovery journeys in a respectful, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Attestation to having a mental health diagnosis and place in recovery to support others.
• Completed peer specialist training with PCB certification per OMHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and community integration support.
• Identify individuals’ abilities and help set recovery goals.
• Advocate for support and promote empowerment.
• Assist with interviewing individuals about satisfaction with services.
• Promote trauma-informed care principles in daily practice.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Community integration

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Diversity & inclusion

Self-directed recovery

Sharing personal experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCB peer specialist certification

Job description

Community Services Group is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help adults in recovery by coaching, mentoring, and linking them with community resources. The role emphasizes self-directed recovery, empowerment, and trauma‑informed care within our Adult Mental Health Services.

This PRN position offers flexible hours and pays $12.50 per hour, with opportunities to engage clients at varying levels of need and to support personal recovery journeys in a respectful, inclusive environment.