Certified Peer Specialist - Wernersville State Hospital

Certified Peer Specialist - Wernersville State Hospital

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Certified Peer Specialist - Wernersville State Hospital

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56527-31810

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Wernersville St Hosp

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

31810

Position Number

00056880

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00210781

Bureau / Division

Wernersville State Hospital

Worksite Address

160 Main Street

City

Wernersville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19565

Contact Name

Talent Management Section

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Join Wernersville State Hospital as a Certified Peer Specialist and empower individuals as they work toward their personal recovery goals. This position gives you the ability to support consumers in finding strengths, identifying barriers, and discovering new possibilities. You will work closely with staff, families, and community partners to promote respect, growth, and self-advocacy. This role offers a meaningful way to encourage healing and provide hope to those who need it most.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Certified Peer Specialist supports the recovery process by helping consumers identify goals, develop skills, and access needed resources. The role focuses on advocacy, personal growth, and guiding consumers toward increased independence. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Recovery Guidance:Lead and teach recovery dialogues using individual conversations and group methods

• Plan Development:Assist individuals in creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans during sessions

• Assessment Support:Help consumers complete peer assessments for Community Support Plans

• Group Facilitation:Facilitate assigned groups and help develop new group programs

• Skill Building:Teach problem solving techniques, support vocational choices, and help individuals overcome fears

• Community Skills:Assist individuals in building social skills to support broader recovery goals

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00056880) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.

• In this role, you will be subject to emergency call-ins.

• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• FREE parking!

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of an active certification as a Certified Peer Specialist issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination .

• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

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Special Requirement - Do you possess an active certification as a Certified Peer Specialist issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB)?

If you are claiming certification, you must upload a copy of your certificate. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add certificate(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov