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Certified Peer Specialist

Merakey
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
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 Certified Peer Specialist to join our team at our 16-bed Personal Care Home in Bethlehem, PA.

Position Details

The certified peer specialist provides direct care to those in recovery of their mental illness.

The Certified Peer Specialist Will

  • develop recovery goals to assist the individuals in areas that they are in need.
  • communicate, document and review cases with supervisors about the clients that they serve.
  • work 1:1 with individuals on service planning and goal completion.
  • work onsite at the Personal Care Home Residential program
  • assist clients with completing their WRAP Safety Plan.

Earn $17.97* per hour.

  • Option to earn an additional $2 per hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Program available for this role!

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!

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