What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Rehab Peer Support Specialist position at Merakey?
General duties include but are not limited to:
- general Peer support duties-connecting clients to services and resources
- linking clients to educational resources
- contact with county stakeholders-connect with the County Peer Coordinator monthly
- completion of service plans
- documentation using an EHR (Electronic Health Records system)
- assist clients in job readiness preparation by resolving any employment barriers such as transportation system use challenges, resume completion, etc.
- develop a profession network of hiring manager and recruiters to present clients as potential candidates
Earn $21.77 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:
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Completed approved CPS certification by PCB (Pennsylvania Certification Board)
- Must have a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for travel to meet with clients
- Basic computer skills are needed
- You will work full-time, in the community and onsite at our Career Center Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm
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