Part-Time Recovery Peer Specialist - Outpatient

Co--mhar-Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Part-time schedule

No benefits

Résumé du poste

Comhar, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist for outpatient services. The role emphasizes recovery, empowerment, and trauma-informed care, supporting adults and adolescents with behavioral health needs. Part-time, hourly wage, structured schedule from Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week.

The CPS will provide individual and group peer support, WRAP education, and community linkage while maintaining documentation and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct mental health or substance use service experience (paid or volunteer).
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a recovery role model by sharing lived experience, hope, and practical coping strategies.
• Provide one-on-one peer support and facilitate recovery-focused group sessions.
• Assist individuals in developing skills identified in their recovery plans, including wellness management and positive coping techniques.
• Educate and support individuals through the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) process.
• Support individuals in areas including social skills, vocational readiness, employment, health and wellness, community integration, and daily living skills.
• Connect individuals to community resources, peer supports, and harm reduction services.
• Encourage healthy relationships and support individuals in reconnecting with family, friends, and natural supports when appropriate.
• Promote recovery awareness and reduce stigma related to mental health and co-occurring disorders through advocacy and education.
• Co-facilitate therapeutic groups, including groups supporting individuals participating in MAT services.
• Participate actively in team meetings and collaborate with staff to foster a recovery-oriented environment.
• Provide support and guidance to new staff regarding peer culture and recovery principles.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all client interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Recovery-oriented care

Trauma-informed care

Empathy and advocacy

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency (MS Office, EHR)

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Pennsylvania CPS Certification

Description du poste

Comhar, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist for outpatient services. The role emphasizes recovery, empowerment, and trauma-informed care, supporting adults and adolescents with behavioral health needs. Part-time, hourly wage, structured schedule from Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week.

The CPS will provide individual and group peer support, WRAP education, and community linkage while maintaining documentation and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.