What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?
At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a community-based Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in Colmar, PA, Montgomery County.
The Certified Peer Specialist will provide services that are self-directed and person-centered with a recovery focus. They will facilitate the development of recovery skills. Services are multi-faceted and include, but are not limited to, individual advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or meaningful activity of the individual choosing, crisis management support, skills training, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and coordination of and linkage to other service providers.
The Certified Peer Specialist will:
- Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery
- Teach and support acquisition and utilization of the skills needed to facilitate an individual’s recovery
- Promote the knowledge of available service options and choices
- Promote the utilization of natural resources within the community
- Document member progress to maintain permanent record of consumer activity and progress according to agency and state standards
- Coordinate completion of Individualized Recovery Plan
- Engage consumers who have discontinued services for follow up, re-engagement and satisfaction survey completion
- Participate in monthly CPS technical assistance meetings
- Facilitate WRAP groups as needed to support members
- Attend required training to maintain Peer Certification
- Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery
- Promote the knowledge of available service options and choices available to all participants
- Assist individuals with mental illness in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment within their communities
- Perform other related duties, as needed
Earn $19.77 per hour.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Obtained and maintained the certification as a CPS through the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
- Has a high school diploma or general equivalency
- Must be able to work Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
- This position requires travel to homes and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement provided.
Preferred qualifications:
- Basic computer skills and experience with an Electronic Health Record system.
- Knowledge of local resources in Montgomery County.
- Experience working in a Behavioral Health or Community Based setting.
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