Youth Peer Specialist - Inspire Hope & Recovery (PT, $17/HR)

Child-and-Family-Focus,-Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Clearance Reimbursement

Annual salary growth

Job summary

Child and Family Focus is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (14-26) with serious mental illness, helping them access resources and navigate mental health systems. The CPS will promote wellness and recovery using lived experience and inspire hope to reach full potential.

The CPS will meet weekly in home and community settings, focusing on coping skills, social skills, education and employment opportunities, daily living, and community

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• Able to work at least 20 hours/week including, at minimum, 3 evenings.
• Demonstrate stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery.
• Reflect the culture and values of the Transition Age Youth population.
• Proficient reading, writing, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, individual supervision.
• Travel in your own vehicle to offsite locations as required by caseload, supervision, and trainings.
• Transport youth to community locations as needed.
• Document session activity via electronic health records and notes.
• Maintain organized program files and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a varied schedule including evenings.
• Meet weekly with all assigned youth on caseload.
• Work solo and in teams with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with youth, peers, and community reps.
• Serve as a role model and coach toward recovery.
• Help youth implement coping strategies for crisis support.
• Support development of community roles and natural supports.

Skills

Peer support

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

CPS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Child and Family Focus is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (14-26) with serious mental illness, helping them access resources and navigate mental health systems. The CPS will promote wellness and recovery using lived experience and inspire hope to reach full potential.

The CPS will meet weekly in home and community settings, focusing on coping skills, social skills, education and employment opportunities, daily living, and community