Certified Peer Specialist

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far!  Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Warmline Peer Specialist to provide direct non-crisis supportive services to consumers living in agency residential programs, supported living programs, contacting the Warmline, or participating in the clubhouse programs. 

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: West Chester, PA

Program: Emergency Shelter Program

Job duties:

• Possess knowledge of the processes for recording and reporting billable services.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records promptly as
  dictated by the program.
• Possess knowledge of supervisory protocols and schedules
• Report to supervisor at regularly scheduled times as determined by supervisor
• Report problems, questions, and concerns to supervisor at other times as needed
• Possess knowledge of regulations and standards of the agency, state, county, payers, Joint
  Commission, and other program stakeholders.
• Participate in development of Professional Development Plan
• Provide Human Resources Department with current clearance and training/CEU documentation,
  and other documentation upon request.
• Possess and maintain a current driver’s license in your state of residence, if applicable.
• Possess and maintain valid automobile insurance, if applicable
• Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Perception
  of Care Scale, consumer satisfaction surveys, and progress notes/service reviews.
• Inform supervisor about issues or questions relation to program operation
• Write internal Incident Reports and submit to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Notify Incident Point Person immediately if incident is reportable in HCSIS.
• Notify supervisor or on-call designee of all incidents in prescribed time frame.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers, payers, and community support service
  representative and agencies.
• Ability to assist consumers in development and implementation of Wellness Recovery Action
  Plan (WRAP).

Minimum Requirements:

Experience and/or Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
•  A current or former recipient of mental health services (any setting) and a willingness to
  acknowledge this experience to consumers and others as appropriate

Minimum Licensure/Certifications:  Peer Specialist Certification 

Clearances:  Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance FBI Clearance. Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More! 

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Penn