What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist- Crisis Residential Program position at LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION?
As an integral member of the Lodge multidisciplinary team, the Certified Peer Support Specialist uses their personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its guests. The Peer Specialist serves to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by guests to have a satisfying life. They collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each guest’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. It is essential the peer specialist have skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
What We Offer:
- Agency Wide Trainings
- Paid Onboarding
- Retirement Plan
- Benefits plan including the following:
- Annual Accrual of 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days and 5 Conference Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Credit available if you choose to opt-out of Medical
- Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Continuing Education Benefits
What You’ll Offer:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pennsylvania Approved Peer Specialist Certification
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
- Ability to work in person and remotely as needed
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to perform the physical requirement of the job description, with or without accommodation
What You’ll Do:
- Provide individual peer services to residents of The Lodge
- Document and file (in chart) assessments, individual recovery plans, progress notes, and service completion plans
- Maintain peer support certification through continuing education
About Lenape Valley Foundation
Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) is a premier, non-profit provider of essential human services since 1958. It is driven by its mission to partner with people encountering mental health, substance use, intellectual or developmental challenges as they pursue their personal aspirations and an enhanced quality of life. Evolving in response to community demand and the development of evidence-based treatment, LVF now offers more than 30 life-altering programs to residents of Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Lenape Valley Foundation is fully committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Care Provider and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified Associates without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and were all people are treated with respect and dignity.
