Certified Peer Support Specialist
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Requirements: "Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board is required prior to employment"
- "High school diploma or equivalent."
- "A valid driver’s license is required. Travel is necessary to offer support across County."
- "Must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process."
- "At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe mental illness preferred."
- Then a paragraph about Merakey: "Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals with mental health challenges. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Shelocta, PA supporting Indiana & Armstrong County, PA. If you're passionate about empowering others through your lived experiences and promoting recovery, we want to hear from you!"
- Pay: "Earn $20.74/hour"
- Location: "Location: 9355 Route 422-1553W Shelocta, PA 15774"
- Responsibilities: "As a Certified Peer Specialist on our ACT Team, you will:" then bullet list:
- Apply wellness management skills, incorporating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), to assist consumers on their recovery path.
- Provide personalized coaching to empower consumers and support their recovery objectives.
- Share insights from your lived experiences to connect with and aid individuals undergoing mental health services.
- Offer direct support to ACT Team members, including ongoing symptom assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation, integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT), medication management, and transportation for treatment plans.
- Participate in Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) processes, contributing valuable perspectives to consumer care.
- Conduct cross-training for the ACT Team, fostering a culture that recognizes, values, and integrates consumer perspectives into treatment plans.
- Attend and actively engage in internal and external treatment team meetings, daily clinical team meetings, and other relevant sessions.
- Then description of ACT model: "Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks."
- Then invitation: "If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery."
- Benefits: "Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:" then bullet list:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
- Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
- About Merakey: "Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!"
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, legal, etc. So we should strip the EEO paragraph and the "Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse." maybe keep? It's not EEO but it's a policy statement; maybe it's okay to keep as part of About Merakey? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The zero-tolerance policy is legal? Might be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove it. Also remove the EEO paragraph entirely. Also remove "Click here to watch a video about Merakey." maybe that's a link but not boilerplate; it's part of About Merakey content. Could keep but it's a call to action; maybe keep as it's substantive? It's not required but we can keep.
We need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: could be the paragraph describing the role and organization: "Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization..." That's about the role.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list after "As a Certified Peer Specialist on our ACT Team, you will:"
- Requirements: the list of requirements (certification, HS diploma, driver's license, travel, personal experience, 2 years experience preferred). Could be under Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? But we have both Requirements and Qualifications sections possible. The posting lumps them as Requirements. We could put them under Requirements. Qualifications could be empty; we should not create empty sections.
- Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; we could omit.
- Benefits: we have benefits list.
- Pay: we have "$20.74/hour". That's specific pay. So we should create a Pay section.
- Schedule: not mentioned; no schedule info. So omit.
- Location: could be folded into a short paragraph under About the role or separate? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Location is minor metadata; we could include a short
maybe under About the role or separate? Probably better to include a short paragraph after the role description: "Location: 9355 Route 422-1553W Shelocta, PA 15774". That's minor metadata; we can put as a
.
- Also we have a description of ACT model and invitation to apply; that could be part of About the role or Responsibilities? It's more about the organization and role context. Could be part of About the role.
We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Certified Peer Specialist". We must not use that as heading.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We'll produce sections:
About the role
Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals with mental health challenges. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Shelocta, PA supporting Indiana & Armstrong County, PA. If you're passionate about empowering others through your lived experiences and promoting recovery, we want to hear from you!
Location: 9355 Route 422-1553W Shelocta, PA 15774
Responsibilities
- Apply wellness management skills, incorporating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), to assist consumers on their recovery path.
- Provide personalized coaching to empower consumers and support their recovery objectives.
- Share insights from your lived experiences to connect with and aid individuals undergoing mental health services.
- Offer direct support to ACT Team members, including ongoing symptom assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation, integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT), medication management, and transportation for treatment plans.
- Participate in Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) processes, contributing valuable perspectives to consumer care.
- Conduct cross-training for the ACT Team, fostering a culture that recognizes, values, and integrates consumer perspectives into treatment plans.
- Attend and actively engage in internal and external treatment team meetings, daily clinical team meetings, and other relevant sessions.
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.
Requirements
- Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board is required prior to employment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license is required. Travel is necessary to offer support across County.
- Must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process.
- At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
- Learn more about our full benefits package -
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Content: - Requirements: "Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board is required prior to employment" - "High school diploma or equivalent." - "A valid driver’s license is required. Travel is necessary to offer support across County." - "Must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process." - "At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe mental illness preferred." - Then a paragraph about Merakey: "Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals with mental health challenges. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Shelocta, PA supporting Indiana & Armstrong County, PA. If you're passionate about empowering others through your lived experiences and promoting recovery, we want to hear from you!" - Pay: "Earn $20.74/hour" - Location: "Location: 9355 Route 422-1553W Shelocta, PA 15774" - Responsibilities: "As a Certified Peer Specialist on our ACT Team, you will:" then bullet list: - Apply wellness management skills, incorporating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), to assist consumers on their recovery path. - Provide personalized coaching to empower consumers and support their recovery objectives. - Share insights from your lived experiences to connect with and aid individuals undergoing mental health services. - Offer direct support to ACT Team members, including ongoing symptom assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation, integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT), medication management, and transportation for treatment plans. - Participate in Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) processes, contributing valuable perspectives to consumer care. - Conduct cross-training for the ACT Team, fostering a culture that recognizes, values, and integrates consumer perspectives into treatment plans. - Attend and actively engage in internal and external treatment team meetings, daily clinical team meetings, and other relevant sessions. - Then description of ACT model: "Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks." - Then invitation: "If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery." - Benefits: "Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:" then bullet list: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. - Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. - DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! - On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. - Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. - Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. - Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. - Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. - Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits - About Merakey: "Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!" We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, legal, etc. So we should strip the EEO paragraph and the "Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse." maybe keep? It's not EEO but it's a policy statement; maybe it's okay to keep as part of About Merakey? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The zero-tolerance policy is legal? Might be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove it. Also remove the EEO paragraph entirely. Also remove "Click here to watch a video about Merakey." maybe that's a link but not boilerplate; it's part of About Merakey content. Could keep but it's a call to action; maybe keep as it's substantive? It's not required but we can keep. We need to decide sections. We have: - About the role: could be the paragraph describing the role and organization: "Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization..." That's about the role. - Responsibilities: the bullet list after "As a Certified Peer Specialist on our ACT Team, you will:" - Requirements: the list of requirements (certification, HS diploma, driver's license, travel, personal experience, 2 years experience preferred). Could be under Requirements. - Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? But we have both Requirements and Qualifications sections possible. The posting lumps them as Requirements. We could put them under Requirements. Qualifications could be empty; we should not create empty sections. - Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; we could omit. - Benefits: we have benefits list. - Pay: we have "$20.74/hour". That's specific pay. So we should create a Pay section. - Schedule: not mentioned; no schedule info. So omit. - Location: could be folded into a short paragraph under About the role or separate? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Location is minor metadata; we could include a short
maybe under About the role or separate? Probably better to include a short paragraph after the role description: "Location: 9355 Route 422-1553W Shelocta, PA 15774". That's minor metadata; we can put as a
. - Also we have a description of ACT model and invitation to apply; that could be part of About the role or Responsibilities? It's more about the organization and role context. Could be part of About the role. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Certified Peer Specialist". We must not use that as heading. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. We'll produce sections:
About the role
Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals with mental health challenges. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Shelocta, PA supporting Indiana & Armstrong County, PA. If you're passionate about empowering others through your lived experiences and promoting recovery, we want to hear from you!
Location: 9355 Route 422-1553W Shelocta, PA 15774
Responsibilities
- Apply wellness management skills, incorporating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), to assist consumers on their recovery path.
- Provide personalized coaching to empower consumers and support their recovery objectives.
- Share insights from your lived experiences to connect with and aid individuals undergoing mental health services.
- Offer direct support to ACT Team members, including ongoing symptom assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation, integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT), medication management, and transportation for treatment plans.
- Participate in Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) processes, contributing valuable perspectives to consumer care.
- Conduct cross-training for the ACT Team, fostering a culture that recognizes, values, and integrates consumer perspectives into treatment plans.
- Attend and actively engage in internal and external treatment team meetings, daily clinical team meetings, and other relevant sessions.
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.
Requirements
- Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board is required prior to employment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license is required. Travel is necessary to offer support across County.
- Must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process.
- At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
- Learn more about our full benefits package -