Certified Peer Specialist

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 full-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our community-based team in Colmar, PA serving Clients in Montgomery County.  

 

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. As someone with lived experience in recovery, the CPS uses their story to inspire hope and provide support to clients on their recovery journey. The CPS works collaboratively with clients to foster empowerment, community integration, and wellness.

 

The Certified Peer Specialist will:

• Build supportive, recovery-oriented relationships with individuals based on shared experience and mutual respect.
• Assist clients in developing recovery goals and action plans.
• Model effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and the use of natural supports.
• Support clients in navigating mental health and/or substance use services and resources.
• Advocate with and on behalf of clients to reduce stigma and promote recovery principles.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records in compliance with Merakey standards.
• Attend weekly individual and team supervision and participate in ongoing training as required.
• Work in community settings, client homes, or other service sites

 

Earn $19.29 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.

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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:

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle. 

        This position requires travel to homes and other community locations to provide services and support clients.

        Mileage reimbursement provided.

• Self-identified individual with a mental health diagnosis and who has reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations.
• Have completed a department approved peer services training.