Peer Support Specialist

Horizon House, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Transit benefit program

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Chester, PA is seeking a dedicated Certified Peer Specialist to join our Delaware County program.

The role provides peer support services, mentoring, and coordination designed to promote empowerment and recovery for adults with mental health needs. You will work under supervision from the Team Leader and help participants access housing, education, work, and meaningful activities, while fostering self-determination and reducing stigma.

Qualifications

• Must be a PA-certified Peer Specialist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model the recovery process.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with people with mental illness and respect for rights.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services for an assigned caseload.
• Serve as a mentor to promote hope and empowerment in recovery.
• Assist participants in identifying housing, education, work, or other meaningful activities.
• Promote self-determination and decision-making in recovery planning.
• Support participants in reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.

Skills

Certified Peer Specialist

Recovery/wellness principles

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Non-Residential Direct Care

Requisition Number: PEERS002511

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chester, PA 19013, USA

Description

Horizon House is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance abuse. With over 100 locations throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strengths and choices.

Horizon House is currently seeking a dedicated Certified Peer Specialistto fill an opening within our Delaware County,PA based program.The Certified Peer Support Specialistwill provide peer support services, therapeutic interactions designedto promote empowerment, self-determination, understanding, copingskills, and resilience through mentoring and service coordinationsupports. Assist program participants with mental illnesses andco-occurring disorders to regain control over their own lives and theirown recovery process. This position receives supervision from the Team Leader. This position is responsible for; Managing and provides peer support services for an assigned caseload of individuals. Serving as a mentor to program participants to promote hope and empowerment in their recovery process. Assisting program participant’s in identifying, understanding, and combating stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self- stigma. Assisting participants to access housing, education, work, or other meaningful activities. Promoting a culture in which self-determination and decision-making in recovery planning are supported.

Qualifications:

A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for serious mental illness as defined in the Mental Health Bulletin (OMH-94-04) who utilizes or has utilized mental health and/or co-occurring services and has been trained and certified to help her/his peer identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.

• Must be a certified Peer Specialist certified by a PA State approved entity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate effective coping skills.
• A high school diploma or GED or one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Ability to establish supporting trusting relationships with people with mental illness and respect for peoples’ rights and personal preferences is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possession a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

• Frequent interactions with peers who are at different stages of recovery.
• May be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations including educating and supporting peers in the development and implementation of WRAP and Advanced Directives.
• Light lifting and/or carrying

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

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