Peer Support Specialist (Lackawanna County)

Peerstar LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FT only)

Dental & Vision Insurance (FT only)

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

PeerStar is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to empower individuals facing mental health challenges through shared experiences and compassionate, confidential peer support. The role emphasizes empowerment, hope, and building lasting connections in a community-based setting.

The CPS will contribute to recovery journeys, provide practical support, and collaborate with a team to deliver person-centered services across Pennsylvania communities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to attest to having a mental health diagnosis and have reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations
• Eighteen (18) years of age and older.
• Must have 6 months of consecutive employment or volunteer work experience; OR within the last three (3) years, at least 12 months of successful full or part-time paid or volunteer work experience.
• Must be able to participate in a two-week course to receive state-issued certification or possess a PCB state-issued CPS certification.
• Ability to use iPad for documentation.
• Must have a driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope in individuals through 1:1 peer support using your lived experience.
• Build trust with peers by sharing strategies and tools to foster growth and recovery.
• Promote empowerment and self-determination through supportive, person-centered interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Documentation on iPad

Education

State CPS certification course or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) (Mental Health)

WE SPONSOR YOUR CLASS FOR CERTIFICATION!

$1000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified)

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities

Summary:

Are you passionate about helping others conquer their mental health obstacles with your own lived experience? As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you’ll provide hope, understanding, and empowerment through shared experience—making a real difference every day and friendships to last a lifetime.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (FT only)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (FT only)
• 401k with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus

Qualifications:

• Must be able to attest to having a mental health diagnosis and have reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations
• Eighteen (18) years of age and older.
• Must have maintained 6 months of consecutive employment or volunteer work experience; OR within the last three (3) years, have maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time paid or volunteer work experience.
• Must be able to participate in a two-week course to receive state-issued certification or possess a PCB state-issued CPS certification.
• Ability to use iPad for documentation.
• Must have a driver's license and reliable transportation.

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
• Complementary to clinical treatment, working alongside therapists and doctors
• Culturally responsive, adapting to diverse backgrounds and needs
• Available statewide, serving 35 counties across Pennsylvania