Vocational Rehab Peer Support Specialist

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Completed approved CPS certification by PCB (Pennsylvania Certification Board)
• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle for travel to meet with clients
• Basic computer skills are needed
• Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their recovery through advocacy, skills training, employment support, and coordination of services
• Meet biweekly with a caseload of up to 20 clients
• Document progress, facilitate groups, re-engage members, and maintain peer certification
• Connect clients to services and resources, link clients to educational resources, contact with county stakeholders, and complete service plans
• Use an EHR (Electronic Health Records system) for documentation
• Assist clients in job readiness preparation by resolving employment barriers such as transportation system use challenges, resume completion, etc.
• Develop a professional network of hiring managers and recruiters to present clients as potential candidates

Qualifications

• Bring your lived experience to a team that values it
• Empower individuals on their mental health recovery journey through authentic connection, hope, and practical support
• Passionate about lifting others up and helping them build meaningful, self-directed lives

Skills

• General Peer support duties
• Connecting clients to services and resources
• Linking clients to educational resources
• Contacting county stakeholders
• Completing service plans
• Using an EHR (Electronic Health Records system) for documentation
• Assisting clients in job readiness preparation
• Job readiness preparation by resolving employment barriers
• Developing a professional network of hiring managers and recruiters

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions in a retirement plan
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Access to the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources
• Access to 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
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning

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!