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Certified Peer Specialist - PT

Part-time

Legacy Treatment Services

Coatesville, PAPart-time$20–24/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–24/hr
Location
Coatesville, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS)Current Certification As CPS, CRS, CPRS, Or CRFS

Job overview

Legacy Treatment Services is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist - PT. The Certified Peer Specialist provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers in a mobile crisis program. This role requires knowledge of mental illness and community services, as well as the ability to assess consumer data to provide appropriate care. Applicants must hold an active certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS).

Key focus areas include Provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers, Demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and available community services, and Assess and interpret data about consumer’s status.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 1+ Years Recovery, and Current CPS/CRS/CPRS/CRFS Certification. Important skills include Supportive Peer Counseling, Advocacy, Knowledge Of Mental Illness, Knowledge Of Community Services, Assess And Interpret Data, and Identify Consumer Needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supportive Peer CounselingAdvocacyKnowledge of Mental IllnessKnowledge of Community ServicesAssess and Interpret DataIdentify Consumer NeedsProvide Appropriate CareKnowledge of Mental Health System

Qualifications

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS)High School Diploma or EquivalentPost-High School Training, College Work, or Certificate ProgramSurvivor of Mental Illness1 Year in RecoveryCurrent Certification as CPS, CRS, CPRS, or CRFSDriver's License in Good StandingNo Recent Suspensions or Violations of Careless/Reckless DrivingNo Excessive Speeding of More Than 20 MPH

Full job description

Salary Range $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Level Experienced

Position Type Part Time

Job Shift Day

Description

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Applicants must hold one of the following active certifications to be considered for this role: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS). Required to report to work in inclement weather. PT staff must work a minimum of four 4-hour shifts per month including 2 major holidays (New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) annually.

Legacy operates the State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others, or property.

Hours:

Part Time; various shifts available. $1.00 shift differential for hours worked on weekends and 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. weekdays.

  • Time a half paid for work on Agency-recognized holidays

  • Training opportunities throughout the year

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent, with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program. AA/AS degree preferable. Must be a survivor of mental illness with a minimum of 1 year in recovery and must have knowledge of the mental health system. Must possess and maintain current certification as a CPS, CRS, CPRS, or CRFS.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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