Are you interested in using and sharing your personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight as a recipient of mental health services to help benefit others? Lenape Valley Foundation, a non-profit organization is seeking YOUR amazing talent to join in our mission of helping over 12,000 individuals every year! We are seeking a Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist to be an integral part of our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program. This is a FULL-TIME opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

What We Offer:

• Paid Orientation and Training
• Generous PTO Policy
  • 15 Vacation Days per year
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 4 Personal Days per year
  • 7 Paid Holidays per year
  • 5 Conference Days per year
• Medical | Dental | Vision Insurance
  • Credit for Medical Opt-Out
• Continuing Education Assistance Program to support your educational goals
• Free Access to services that help manage and pay back your student loans
• Retirement plan
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do:

• Be a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, peer counseling and consultation to individuals, families, and team staff; acts as a liaison with community resources; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; and assists in treatment, substance abuse services, and education.
• Collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client's point of view, experience, and preferences. 
• Document all interactions/services provided in an electronic health record. 

What We Require:

• Candidate currently holds a PA CPS Certification
  • Will consider applicants able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
  • Certification to complete WRAP evaluations with individuals, preferred. 
• High School Diploma Required
  • Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field preferred
  • Two years of paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• The CPS, who is or has been a recipient of mental health services, should have self-knowledge to manage their mental health and be well along in their recovery. 
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel throughout Bucks County. 
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job description, with or without accommodation.

About Lenape Valley Foundation

Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) is a premier, non-profit provider of essential human services since 1958. It is driven by its mission to partner with people encountering mental health, substance use, intellectual or developmental challenges as they pursue their personal aspirations and an enhanced quality of life. Evolving in response to community demand and the development of evidence-based treatment, LVF now offers more than 30 life-altering programs to residents of Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

Lenape Valley Foundation is fully committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Care Provider and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified Associates without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.