What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH WORKER PEER SUPPORT position at PEERSTAR, LLC?
Looking to hire Entry Level Peer Specialist and Certified Peer Specialist
We are looking for recovery warriors with a desire to share their own experience navigating recovery. Guide, mentor, and support others through the barriers and celebrations that come with the journey of recovery.
Turn your past into a purpose of inspiring hope in others. After all, you are proof that RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!
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
- If already certified CPS- must provide a valid PA CPS certification
- Paid Mileage and Travel Time
- 401 K
- Paid Time off for PT and FT employees
- Opportunity for medical benefits
- PT with FT potential
- Flexible Schedule
Requirements Below
- High school diploma or general equivalency degree (preference); AND
- Has maintained 6 months of consecutive employment or volunteer work experience; OR within the last three (3) years, has maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time paid or volunteer work experience; AND
- Has completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the state of Pennsylvania; AND
- Is able to attest that they have a mental health diagnosis and have reached a place in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in a similar situation
- Ability to use iPad for documentation
- 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: $17.00 - $17.51 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Application Question(s):
- 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 regulation for this position. Please type YES or NO.
- Have your worked or have volunteer experience for 12 months in the past three years or earned at least 24 hours at a college or post secondary educational institution within the past three years? Please type YES or NO
- Are you willing to travel to multiple sites within the county you are applying to? Please type YES or NO
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- transportation (Required)
- Certified Peer Specialist Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17 - $18
