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-basedCertified Peer Specialisttojoin our team inBethlehem, PA.
Earn $17.53/ hour with driving mileage reimbursement!
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)performs a range of tasks through individual and group encounters to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. The CPS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, provided information and peer support in their communities, inpatient or emergency setting. The CPS also provides essential expertise and consultation to other team members in promoting a recovery-oriented culture and practice of service provision and in understanding the consumers' perspective and subjective experience. Services are provided in accordance with all existing policies, procedures and regulations and in accord with the mission and value of the company.
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
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!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Peer Specialist Certification upon graduation of the Certified Peer Specialist training is required.
- Complete 18 hours of continuing education training per year with 12 hours specifically focused on peer support or Recovery Practices, or both, in order to maintain peer specialist certification is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Salary : $18
