Peer Specialist

Chartiers Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Rate

Full Time Daylight Monday-Friday

Medical, Dental and Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

8 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition Reimbursement

Positive and fulfilling work enviro n?

Job summary

Chartiers Center is a private, non-profit organization providing a range of behavioral health services to adults in the Pittsburgh area. The Peer Specialist supports recovery and empowerment within the Creative Recovery Program and collaborates to promote wellness through targeted activities and education.

The role emphasizes engagement, group activities, lifestyle coaching, and peer-led information sharing, with a focus on holistic recovery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED and personal recovery experience.
• Peer Specialist Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals and support efforts to maintain and develop health and wellness through targeted social activities in our Creative Recovery Program.
• Develop and implement structured group activities within the facility and in the community.
• Coach individuals in managing and improving lifestyle factors which impact wellness and quality of life.
• Provide information about recovery and wellness through provision of direct program services to individuals and groups.

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Peer Specialist Certification preferred

Job description

Job Details. Job Location: Mt Lebanon Blvd - Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Chartiers Center is a private, non-profit corporation funded by state, county, third party insurances and private funds. Services include intake, referral, outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessment, service coordination, substance abuse treatment, training and social rehabilitative services, crisis intervention, partial hospitalization, community outreach, day, and recreational services for adults with intellectual disabilities, homeless outreach, and housing program.

As a Peer Specialist with the Creative Recovery Program at Chartiers Center, you would promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside the Agency.

Job duties include:

• Engage individuals and support efforts to maintain and develop health and wellness through targeted social activities in our Creative Recovery Program.
• Develop and implement structured group activities within the facility and in the community.
• Coach individuals in managing and improving lifestyle factors which impact wellness and quality of life.
• Provide information about recovery and wellness through provision of direct program services to individuals and groups.

At Chartiers Center we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Full Time Daylight Monday-Friday
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Positive and fulfilling work environment!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED and personal recovery experience
• Peer Specialist Certification preferred
• Valid Driver's License Required

Diversity and Inclusion- Each of our clients/individuals is uniquely different and so are we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes Chartiers Center Stronger and our clients/individuals healthier. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for our mission, we will be stronger together.EOE Qualifications