What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist - Torrance State Hospital position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Become a Certified Peer Specialist at Torrance State Hospital and help individuals find strength and direction during their recovery journeys. This position gives you the opportunity to guide others by offering understanding, encouragement, and practical tools for success. You will work in a positive environment where your insight and shared experiences matter. Join an agency dedicated to providing supportive, person-centered care every day!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports individuals receiving mental health services by offering guidance, empowerment, and advocacy throughout the recovery process. The role focuses on helping individuals build confidence, understand available resources, and move toward personal goals. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Special Requirement:
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Become a Certified Peer Specialist at Torrance State Hospital and help individuals find strength and direction during their recovery journeys. This position gives you the opportunity to guide others by offering understanding, encouragement, and practical tools for success. You will work in a positive environment where your insight and shared experiences matter. Join an agency dedicated to providing supportive, person-centered care every day!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports individuals receiving mental health services by offering guidance, empowerment, and advocacy throughout the recovery process. The role focuses on helping individuals build confidence, understand available resources, and move toward personal goals. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Recovery Guidance: Support individuals in identifying strengths, setting goals, and choosing steps toward recovery
- Peer Support: Share insights through individual discussions and group activities to encourage confidence and progress
- Resource Assistance: Provide information about public services, education, and other support options
- Advocacy Services: Help individuals communicate needs, understand their rights, and access necessary supports
- Progress Monitoring: Observe individual progress and document actions that support treatment and recovery plans
- Skill Development: Teach problem-solving techniques, social skills, and recovery-strengthening strategies
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Special Requirement:
- You must be in possession of an active certification as a Certified Peer Specialist issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).
- You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
- 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.