Flexible PRN Peer Specialist for Recovery

Merakey; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits (American Worker)

EAP

Goga well-being platform

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Carlisle, PA. The CPS will provide person-centered recovery support, modeling resilience and helping consumers navigate care in community settings. Travel throughout Cumberland and Perry Counties is required.

Schedule is PRN with flexible hours Monday–Friday between 8 am and 8 pm, and Wednesdays are a must. Earn $16.00 per hour while contributing to a recovery-oriented culture within a non-profit

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board, including CPS exam.
• Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in identifying and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Facilitate recovery planning using tools like WRAP and Psychiatric Advance Directives.
• Model effective coping strategies and self-help techniques.
• Promote community integration by assisting with social skills, housing, and vocational support.
• Educate consumers on available services and natural supports.
• Advocate for recovery-based services and combat stigma surrounding mental health.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community supports to enhance recovery outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in supervision and required trainings.
• Uphold organizational policies and contribute to a positive, recovery-focused environment.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Communication

Education

CPS Certification (PCB)

Job description

Merakey is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Carlisle, PA. The CPS will provide person-centered recovery support, modeling resilience and helping consumers navigate care in community settings. Travel throughout Cumberland and Perry Counties is required.

Schedule is PRN with flexible hours Monday–Friday between 8 am and 8 pm, and Wednesdays are a must. Earn $16.00 per hour while contributing to a recovery-oriented culture within a non-profit