Peer Specialist - BHDD RTFA

About PATH

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center serving Northeast Philadelphia. The organization consistently achieves high accreditation levels, including a 5‑Star Provider Rating by CBH, and has earned recognition for its high‑quality, innovative programs and staff contributions.

Why Work at PATH

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No‑cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting‑edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

Physical Demands

Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience supporting individuals with a psychiatric or intellectual disability (paid or unpaid) is preferred
• Pennsylvania‑approved certification as a peer specialist; WRAP Certification preferred
• Able to use an Electronic Health Record
• History of receiving behavioral health services

Specific Duties

• Provide training and assist in orientation of new employees to help staff understand and accept the concept of recovery and support a peer culture that promotes recovery
• Educate service participants to the concept of recovery
• Educate and engage service participants in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) process
• Facilitate self‑help groups for residents with behavioral health issues
• Co‑facilitate resident community meetings to nurture a peer support culture
• Assist in the development and implementation of additional educational and support groups deemed beneficial by the program
• Assist residents in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan, including accompanying residents to appointments, social activities, job opportunities, chores, and other activities of daily living
• Link residents to community peer support to promote integration, model, and promote self‑advocacy
• Share personal recovery experiences and encourage residents to share their own experiences
• Keep the treatment team and supervisors informed of all potential problematic situations, concerns, or issues, as well as residents’ strengths and achievements
• Actively participate in team meetings to ensure a recovery perspective is a key component of all discussions

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week.