WE ARE GROWING!

We hire people in recovery from Mental Illness and/or Co-Occurring Substance Disorder

Looking to hire Certified Peer Specialist and Entry Level Peer Specialist

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

• Must Produce PA-approved Vendor CPS Certificate
• PCB Certificate Preferred

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
• 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 have the ability to use an iPad to complete 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)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntingdon, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road