Recovery Advocate & Peer Support - Part Time

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual increases

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package for you

Job summary

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive community behavioral health and intellectual disability center serving Northeast Philadelphia.

The part-time 24 hours per week role provides essential peer support to residents, assisting in recovery and wellness plans, and helping participants access services within the program. The position emphasizes community integration, relapse prevention, and collaboration with treatment teams, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• PA-approved peer specialist certification; WRAP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with psychiatric or intellectual disability; ability to use an EHR.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and orientation to new staff to promote recovery-focused peer culture.
• Educate service participants about recovery concepts and WRAP.
• Engage participants in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) in daily activities.
• Facilitate self-help groups for residents with behavioral health issues.
• Support residents in developing and practicing skills per their service plan.

Skills

Peer support

Wellness promotion

WRAP concepts

Education

High School diploma or GED

PA approved Peer Specialist certification

WRAP Certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive community behavioral health and intellectual disability center serving Northeast Philadelphia.

The part-time 24 hours per week role provides essential peer support to residents, assisting in recovery and wellness plans, and helping participants access services within the program. The position emphasizes community integration, relapse prevention, and collaboration with treatment teams, with opportunities for professional development and