CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST
Looking for more than just a job? At Resources for Human Development PIER, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
About Resources for Human Development
For more than 50 years, RHD has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Competitive compensation at $19.00/hr
- DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid training
- Career Growth & Development
- Paid training programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Certification opportunities
- Leadership development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunities across multiple service lines
- Meaningful Work That Matters
- Make a difference every day
- Support individuals and families
- Build meaningful relationships
- Strengthen communities
- Join a mission-driven organization
Responsibilities
- Direct Care
- Deliver peer support services such as education, advocacy, and foster engagement in the treatment process.
- Provide recovery support education for persons enrolled, staff, and family members, including:
- Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) for enrollees
- Self-help/mutual peer support groups
- Training and orientation of new enrollees
- Training and orientation for staff and team members
- Support person-centered interventions as identified in service plans.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions such as:
- WRAP
- Recovery Support Groups
- Community Meetings
- Symptom and Coping Skills
- Assist individuals with independent living preparation.
- Administrative
- Complete required documentation of services in a timely manner according to agency policy.
- Other
- Maintain your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being to function appropriately in the job and model healthy functioning.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the leadership team to support individuals' recovery.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist Certification
- Completed 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health-related field or a high school diploma or equivalency and 6 months of formal training in mental health or a related field.
- Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each year.
- Clearances required: OIG/Sanctions/Valenz References, PA Criminal, PA MVR, Child Abuse, FBI Clearance.
Qualifications
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
Schedule
- Full Time
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday
Pay
$19.00 per hour
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation