Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Key Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide essential support and education to adults with mental health challenges, helping them develop coping skills and navigate resources. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and extensive training opportunities. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to meaningful change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2000 Sign-On Bonus

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Extensive training opportunities

Career development and advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support to adults with mental illness.
• Role model recovery and coping skills.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to interpret policies and regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

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Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Apply locations Harrisburg, PA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R18931

Keystone Mental Health Services is currently seeking Peer Support Specialists to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.

The Peer Support Specialist performs peer support services by providing education, support, and opportunities for adults with mental illness. This position role models competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills and provides assistance with skill development and resource awareness and utilization.

The Perks:

• $2000 Sign-On Bonus as eligible per incentive guidelines, exclusive incentive for full-time position

• Full time position

• $19.00/hour

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more

• Generous paid time off program

• Extensive training and learning opportunities

• Career development and advancement

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Peer Support Specialist Certification

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Able to read, interpret and apply policies, plans and regulations

• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and able to learn other software as needed

• Valid driver’s license

• Daily access to privately maintained and insured vehicle depending on work location

• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.