Forensic Certified Peer Specialist: Justice Related Services

Access Services; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Access Services is seeking a Forensic Certified Peer Specialist for the Justice Related Services program. This role focuses on helping adults with severe mental illness involved in the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients, providing recovery support, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates have relevant experience and certifications, a strong commitment to recovery principles, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances

Tuition Reimbursement Program

20 days PTO and 7 paid holidays

Paid travel time between worksites

Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person)

Referral Bonuses up to $750

Qualifications

• 1+ years of paid work or volunteering experience in mental health direct service required.
• Lived experience in the forensic system is highly desired.
• Valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and case managers to develop goals.
• Provide supportive coaching and skill-building in recovery.
• Document all work according to agency guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Motivational interviewing

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Forensic Certified Peer Specialist: Justice Related Services

Forensic Certified Peer Specialist: Justice Related Services

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We are seeking to hire a passionate and reliable Forensic Certified Peer Specialist to join our Justice Related Services program! The JRS team works across Montgomery County, and is based out of our Plymouth Meeting, PA office. We serve adults who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system. The program helps clients get involved in their communities, decrease hospital visits, decrease criminal behavior, shorten the amount of time spent in correctional facilities, and avoid future incarceration.

As a Forensic Certified Peer Specialist, you will get to work with a unique population that is greatly in need of services. You will use your lived experience to help clients achieve their goals, find stability, cope in healthy ways, and improve their overall wellness.

Requirements

Work Schedule:

• Full Time, 40 Hours weekly; Monday-Friday
  
  

Key Responsibilities Of Forensic Certified Peer Specialist

• Collaborate with individual being served and case manager to develop strategies for identifying, achieving, and maintaining goals; Maintain positive working relationships, and frequent open communication with supervisor and team
• Provide direct supports respectfully and with a person-centered approach. Help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in providing "help that makes sense."
• Coach individuals to identify personal interests related to recovery and to use community resources (educational, vocational, social, cultural, and spiritual) that align with their interests
• Provide skill building support and education in topics such as mental health, wellness, and living in recovery
• Collect and prepare program and/or individual related data as requested; Carefully document all work according to agency guidelines; Write case review documents and discuss services during staff meetings
• Assist leadership in the promotion of peer based support in the forensic space
• Actively assist in the resolution of crisis situations.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work scheduled overtime, or be available for unplanned overtime as necessary, to meet program needs.
• Ability to travel during work shift to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employees are expected to meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy and successfully pass the agency's substance abuse screening at any time during employment.
  
  

Qualifications Of a Forensic Certified Peer Specialist

Education: High school diploma or GED (required), bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

• 1+ years of paid work or volunteering experience in mental health direct service (required)
• Lived experience in the forensic system is highly desired.
  
  

Certification: One of the following three certifications is required to be completed for any candidate to be considered for this role:

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator certification
  
  

Driving Requirements

• Valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and car insurance (required); no vehicle suspensions in the last 48 months.
• Willingness to drive throughout Montgomery County during the workday to meet with clients (required)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, work as part of a team, as well as the ability to maintain effective working relationships with personnel from state and local agencies and other professionals.
• Demonstrated cooperative and caring attitude toward others.
• Ability to motivate and encourage others.
• Knowledge of recovery principles and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing agency services.
• Commitment to upholding individual rights.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.
  
  

Benefits

Compensation:

• Starting rate of $20/hourly
  
  

Our Full-time Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
• Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person)
• Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire
• College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discount
  
  

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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