CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Major Responsibilities

• Delivers peer support services such as education, advocacy, and fosters engagement in the treatment process
• Provide recovery support education for persons enrolled, staff, and family members
• Supports person-centered interventions as identified in service plans for everyone served
• May facilitate group therapy sessions such as: WRAP Recovery Support Groups, Community Meetings, Symptom and Coping Skills
• Assist individuals with independent living preparation

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Certified Peer Specialist Certification
• Has completed 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health-related field or has at least 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
• OIG/Sanctions/Valenz References
• PA Criminal PA MVR Child Abuse FBI Clearance Network Conditions Network Functions Equipment/Machines
• Physical Demands: Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines, observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures, observes all Fiscal/Office/ HR Personnel Policies and Procedures, observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
• Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
• Maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good judgement in all areas of employment duties

About the Role

Position Purpose: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services consist of peer support services; advocacy for Persons in Recovery (PIRs); sharing of coping skills and providing recovery information for PIRs. The CPS performs a wide range of tasks to assist PIRs in regaining control over their own recovery process.

Qualifications

• Has completed 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health-related field or has at least 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
• OIG/Sanctions/Valenz References
• PA Criminal PA MVR Child Abuse FBI Clearance Network Conditions Network Functions Equipment/Machines
• Physical Demands: Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines, observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures, observes all Fiscal/Office/ HR Personnel Policies and Procedures, observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
• Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
• Maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good judgement in all areas of employment duties