Empowerment Coach: Certified Peer Support Specialist

Peerstar LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); 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 LLC is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (Mental Health) to empower individuals through lived experience. You will offer hope, understanding, and empowerment via community-based 1:1 peer support, building trust and growth alongside clients.

The role supports both full-time and part-time schedules, with a pathway to state-issued CPS certification. A $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified) is available, plus benefits and a supportive work environment across

Qualifications

• Must attest to having a mental health diagnosis and recovered enough to support others
• 18 years or older
• Must have 6 months of consecutive employment or 12 months in last 3 years of relevant work
• Must participate in a two-week course to receive state certification or hold PCB CPS certification

Skills

Lived experience empathy

Certification readiness

Documentation with iPad

Reliable transportation

Job description

Peerstar LLC is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (Mental Health) to empower individuals through lived experience. You will offer hope, understanding, and empowerment via community-based 1:1 peer support, building trust and growth alongside clients.

The role supports both full-time and part-time schedules, with a pathway to state-issued CPS certification. A $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified) is available, plus benefits and a supportive work environment across