Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide person-directed mental health support across emergency, outpatient, and inpatient settings in Harrisburg, PA. You will advocate for individuals living with mental illness and help them pursue recovery-oriented goals.

Responsibilities include developing WRAP plans, teaching coping strategies, fostering peer connections, and building healthy support networks while maintaining documentation and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Peer Support.
• Valid driver's license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying personal recovery goals and developing meaningful objectives to support their wellness journey.
• Support individuals in creating, updating, and implementing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Teach and role model effective coping strategies, self-help techniques, and recovery-oriented skills.
• Guide and empower individuals to facilitate Recovery Dialogues, fostering shared learning and peer connection.
• Encourage and assist individuals in building and maintaining healthy support networks, including peer groups and community-based systems.
• Notify management or supervisors of any incidents affecting health, safety, or welfare of individuals in the program, within required timeframes.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
• Provide transportation to residents as needed and in accordance with program guidelines.
• Maintain active Peer Support Certification and participate in ongoing training to uphold competency in the peer role.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Keystone Human Services is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide person-directed mental health support across emergency, outpatient, and inpatient settings in Harrisburg, PA. You will advocate for individuals living with mental illness and help them pursue recovery-oriented goals.

Responsibilities include developing WRAP plans, teaching coping strategies, fostering peer connections, and building healthy support networks while maintaining documentation and certifications.