ufs
Certified Peer Specialist
Indiana, Pennsylvania · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Are you someone who is looking for a new career?
- Do you want to help others without years of formal education?
- The CPS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.
Responsibilities
- Initiate, establish, and maintain positive relationships with clients while developing trust and building rapport.
- Act as a coach and mentor, and help clients to set goals and develop skills.
- Share and discuss common experiences and build a collective sense of community.
- Support vocational choices and assist participant success.
- The CPS will work collaboratively with Peer Support Supervisors and Clinical Director, to provide Peer Support Services to individuals who are eligible in a variety of settings, i.e. group homes, provider service agencies, drop-in centers, community settings, and the home environment.
- Review various skill-building tools and provide handouts on topics of interest to participants, i.e. overcoming negative self-talk, symptom management, building positive relationships, etc.
Requirements
- Ability to travel by auto.
- Valid PA driver's license and auto insurance required (Any accident's, DUI's, citations, or arrests must be reported immediately to Direct Supervisor)
- Kittanning, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Nice to have
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- 1 year (Preferred)
Skills
- written, verbal, listening.
- Requirements of Continued Employment:
- Act 33/34 clearances required
- FBI Clearance
- Ability to comply with regulations of Medicaid and Medicare Services and complete ongoing trainings and required CEUs (18/year)
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
- Position requires a high level of all forms of communication skills: written, verbal, listening.
Compensation
- $10k-$20k
Benefits
- Dental insurance(if full-time)
- Health insurance(if full-time)
- Life insurance(if full-time)
- Vision insurance(if full-time)
- Flexible schedule
- Bonus opportunities
- Provide advocacy on behalf of your clients and help them to navigate the health and social service systems.
- This includes the creation of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan which will outline personal goals for recovery, as well as identify and plan for challenges.
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