Certified Peer Specialist - Westmoreland County

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) (Senior Living) WE SPONSOR YOUR CLASS FOR CERTIFICATION! $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified) Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Summary: Are you someone who loves caring for older adults? If you are ready for a meaningful, relationship-centered, and growth-oriented role, this could be your next position. We're seeking compassionate individuals who want to use their lived experience in a new way-supporting older adults through connection, encouragement, and shared understanding. In this role, you'll move beyond task-based care to help older adults navigate recovery and wellness goals, and make a lasting impact on quality of life. Your lived experience has prepared you to listen, advocate, and support - now you can use those strengths to support healing in a personal and transformative way. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide hope, understanding, and empowerment through this shared experience-making a real difference every day and friendships to last a lifetime. Benefits: Health Insurance (F/t only) Dental & Vison Insurance (F/t only) 401k with Match Paid Time Off Referral Bonus Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience in the recovery process from mental health disorders and/or substance use. Eighteen (18) years of age and older. Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (preferred) Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the state Of Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearances- PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse, FBI What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist: Inspire hope in individuals through community-based 1:1 peer support. Your job is designed to promote empowerment and self-determination. Building trust through your lived experience and offering tools to help others achieve growth. About Peerstar: PeerStar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, operating exclusively in the peer support space since 2008. We employ Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)-individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges-who receive specialized training to support others on their recovery journey. Our services are: Goal-oriented and structured, with individualized recovery plans (IRPs) focused on specific, achievable objectives Medicaid-funded, making them accessible to those who need them most Home and community-based, meeting peers literally where they are Complimentary to clinical treatment, working alongside therapists and doctors Culturally responsive, adapting to diverse backgrounds and needs Available statewide, serving 35 counties across Pennsylvania