MENTAL HEALTH WORKER PEER SUPPORT

WE ARE GROWING!

• Looking to hire Entry Level and Certified Peer Specialist
• If certified, must provide a valid PA certificate

HELP OTHERS AS A PEER SPECIALIST

• Inspire hope in individuals that recovery is not only possible, but probable.
• One on One Work in the community.
• Your job is designed to promote empowerment and self-determination
• Teach people how to cope with the stress and barriers encountered when recovering from their mental health.

BENEFITS

• Paid Mileage and Travel Time
• 401 K
• Paid Time off for PT and Ft employees
• Opportunity for medical benefits for FT staff
• PT with FT potential
• Flexible Schedule

Requirements Below

• Must Be Self-Identified with a serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness.
• Must have a High School Diploma/ GED or College Education
• Must Have Within the last three (3) years, at least 12 months of work or volunteer experience, or earned at least 24 credit hours
• Must be able to utilize an iPad for documentation purposes
• Must Have Reliable Transportation
• Attend two-week PAID TRAINING (if hired as an entry-level applicant)
• TRAVEL REQUIRED within the county you applied

Peerstar does not discriminate against staff, consumers or family members based on Age, Race, Sex, Religion, Ethic Origin, Economic Status, or Disability and Observes all applicable state and federal statutes and limitations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.48 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• “Within the last 3 years, have you maintained 12 months of work or volunteer experience, or earned at least 24 credit hours at a college or post-secondary educational institution?” Please type in YES or NO.
• “Do you self-identify as an individual who has received or is receiving mental health services for a “serious emotional disturbance” or “serious mental illness” This is part of the state required regulations for this position. Please type in YES or NO.
• “This work requires site to site travel. Are you willing to travel to multiple sites within the county you are applying to?” Please type in YES or NO.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• transportation (Required)
• Certified Peer Specialist Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $16 - $16