Peer Support Specialist (CPS) (Senior Living) Allegheny

Peerstar, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (F/t only)

Dental & Vision Insurance (F/t only)

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) for Senior Living to provide recovery-focused, one-on-one support to older adults. You will listen, empower, and help clients set and reach personal goals in collaboration with care teams.

As a CPS, you’ll draw on lived experience to foster hope, navigate recovery pathways, and promote meaningful connections. Full-time and part-time opportunities available; sign-on bonus applies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in recovery from mental health disorders and/or substance use.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by PA.
• Criminal History Clearances- PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 peer support to older adults to promote recovery and wellness.
• Advocate, listen, and empower individuals using lived experience.
• Support aging adults in navigating goals and personal growth.
• Collaborate with care teams while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Recovery process knowledge

Compassionate communication

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Peer Support Specialist (CPS) (Senior Living)

WE SPONSOR YOUR CLASS FOR CERTIFICATION!

$1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified)

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities

Summary:

Are you someone who loves caring for older adults? If you are ready for a meaningful, relationship-centered, and growth-oriented role, this could be your next position. We’re seeking compassionate individuals who want to use their lived experience in a new way—supporting older adults through connection, encouragement, and shared understanding.

In this role, you’ll move beyond task-based care to help older adults navigate recovery and wellness goals, and make a lasting impact on quality of life. Your lived experience has prepared you to listen, advocate, and support — now you can use those strengths to support healing in a personal and transformative way. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you’ll provide hope, understanding, and empowerment through this shared experience—making a real difference every day and friendships to last a lifetime.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (F/t only)
• Dental & Vison Insurance (F/t only)
• 401k with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in the recovery process from mental health disorders and/or substance use.
• Eighteen (18) years of age and older.
• Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (preferred)
• Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the state Of Pennsylvania
• Criminal History Clearances- PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse, FBI

  What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist:

  • Inspire hope in individuals through community-based 1:1 peer support.
  • Your job is designed to promote empowerment and self-determination.
  • Building trust through your lived experience and offering tools to help others achieve growth.

  About Peerstar:

  PeerStar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, operating exclusively in the peer support space since 2008. We employ Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)—individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges—who receive specialized training to support others on their recovery journey.

  Our services are:

  • Goal-oriented and structured, with individualized recovery plans (IRPs) focused on specific, achievable objectives
  • Medicaid-funded, making them accessible to those who need them most
  • Home and community-based, meeting peers literally where they are
  • Complimentary to clinical treatment, working alongside therapists and doctors
  • Culturally responsive, adapting to diverse backgrounds and needs
  • Available statewide, serving 35 counties across Pennsylvania