Peer Specialist - BHDD RTFA

About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission: To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning. At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here. In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of 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
• Eligible 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.

Qualification

• 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 be supportive of 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 any other educational and support groups deemed beneficial by the program
• Assist residents in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, chores, and other activities of daily living.
• Link residents to community peer support to promote integration
• Model and promote self advocacy
• Share own experiences as a person in recovery and encourage residents to share their own experiences
• Keep the treatment team and supervisors informed of all potential problematic situations/concerns/issues, in addition to residents' strengths and achievements
• Actively participate in team meetings to ensure a recovery perspective is a key component of all discussions