Peer Support Specialist

5 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Horizon House Full time

Qualifications:

  • A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for serious mental illness as defined in the Mental Health Bulletin

(OMH who utilizes or has utilized mental health and/or co-occurring services and has been trained and certified to

help her/his peer identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.

  • Must be a Certified Peer Specialist – certified by a PA State approved entity
  • Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and

demonstrate effective coping skills

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • At least one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the

level of knowledge, skill and ability required.

  • Ability to establish supporting trusting relationships with people with mental illnesses and respect for peoples' rights and

personal preferences is essential.

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a focused interdisciplinary team.

Scope:

  • Frequent interactions with peers who are at different stages of recovery.
  • May be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations in an ancillary/supportive role educating and

supporting peers in the development and implementation of WRAP and Advanced Directives.

  • Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs.
  • Local travel required.
  • Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.
Experience

Required

  • At least one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
Education

Required

  • High School or better
Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • Cert Peer Specialist
  • Driver's license

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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