Mobile Certified Peer Specialist — Empower Recovery

Mental Health Partnerships; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

No Cost Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuous Growth & Training Opportunities

Job summary

A community health organization in Philadelphia is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist to provide mobile and community-based services aimed at promoting recovery and integration for individuals with mental health challenges. This full-time role involves collaborating with participants to set goals, providing support, and documenting progress while offering a flexible work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School or GED Diploma; Associates Degree preferred.
• Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist.
• 12 months of paid or voluntary experience in the last 3 years.
• Knowledge of the local Mental Health System.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create self-directed goals with participants.
• Support participants with educational and social goals.
• Attend socialization activities.
• Document participant progress in health records.
• Facilitate peer support groups.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Cultural competence

Interpersonal relationships

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Human Services

Tools

Electronic health records

Desktop computing

Email

Job description

A community health organization in Philadelphia is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist to provide mobile and community-based services aimed at promoting recovery and integration for individuals with mental health challenges. This full-time role involves collaborating with participants to set goals, providing support, and documenting progress while offering a flexible work environment with competitive benefits.