Peer Specialists

Job Bank (PA only)

Certified Peer Specialist

Stevens Center
18 hrs/week

Requirements

High School diploma or GED. Must have a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License. Must have a minimum of 12 months paid or volunteer experience within a 3 year period. Must complete the Certified Peer Specialist Training.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of mental health services and accessibility requirements.
• Serve as a role model for individuals receiving Mental Health services.
• Form relationships with consumers in order to better understand and communicate needs pertaining to recovery goals and developing community supports.
• Partner in Recovery oriented service planning and completion of specified objectives with STAR consumers.
• Assist in transporting consumers.
• Lead group discussions at residential programs.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision meetings and goal planning/review sessions as needed.
• Complete progress documentation on service planning and objectives.
• Represent Peer Specialist Unit as a member of NHS/The Stevens Center Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.
• Adheres to NHS/The Stevens Center Code of Conduct and The Ethics and Conduct of Peer Specialist’s Discipline in all contact with The Stevens Center consumers, co-workers, allied agencies and community in general.
• Participates in continuing education activities to enhance skills relevant to the job and to maintain certification.
• Maintains consumer confidentiality in accordance with NHS/The Stevens Center policies
• Other duties as assigned.

To apply

Submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Tomas Deardorff
33 State Avenue
Carlisle, PA  17013
Or by fax at (717) 243-7716
Emails also accepted: e-mail TDeardorff@nhsonline.org.