Certified Peer Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) meet individuals in their homes, shelters, coffee shops, libraries, etc. to provide community-based peer support services. Services can also be provided via phone (limited basis) and telehealth. Transporting individuals is not required but CPS are allowed to transport under special conditions. We're seeking a motiviated CPS to work in Delaware County and Philadelphia providing support to individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities. You'd be collaborating with the individuals' treatment team and assisting them with telehealth doctor appointments. You'll also be working with them on their identified goals involving mental health, employment, housing, individuals advocacy, self-help, etc. CPS serves as a role model for recovery as someone who is a self-identified former or current consumer of mental health, serious emotional disturbance or co-occurring services who can relate to others through their own recovery process. This job posting is for an already certified Peer Specialists. It will begin at PT with the potential for FT based on hours/caseload. It is an hourly position and workload/hours are dependent on the client showing up for sessions. Hours are not guarenteed with PT of FT staff.