Certified Peer Specialist

Part Time Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) 
Are you a caring, compassionate individual with CPS certification, looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Bring your commitment and skill to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

Job Description:

• Provide peer counseling to individuals by drawing on common experiences. 
• Guide and encourage individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their recovery. 
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals receiving program services and monitor the plans through treatment reviews. 
• Assist the individuals and/or family members to develop self-identified goals. 
• Meet with the individual, family, and or other pertinent persons involved in the individual’s life, with regular face-to-face visits and phone contact. 
• Communicate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to ensure that resources are identified based on need(s) and availability. 
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize during program hours of operation, including but not limited to accompanying individuals to the movies, grocery store, library, etc. 
• Support participation in community self-help groups and assist individuals to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Coach or teach basic individual living skills, such as food preparation and meal planning, laundry, bill payment, personal hygiene, etc. 
• Document services provided, ensuring that the individuals and/or family members review and sign off on records and reports; prepare weekly billing packet. 
• Maintain service need reports and treatment reviews in accordance with program, state, and local mental health standards and regulations. 
• Meet with and provide weekly reports to supervisor. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• 1-2 years of related experience, either paid or volunteer, within the past 5 years. 
• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification. 
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance. 
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion. 
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values. 

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• Flexible schedule opportunities. 
• 401(k) with company match. 
• Paid time off and holiday pay. 
• Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers. 
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. 

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!