Peer Specialists

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Part-time Peer Support Specialist

Community Services Group
Lancaster, PA

Summary
A Peer Support Specialist is a person who has progressed in their own recovery and promotes self-determination, personal responsibility, empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery, and assists individuals with mental illness in the individual’s recovery process.

Minimum Education, Credentials, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Maintained within the last three (3) years, at least 12 months of successful full or part time paid or voluntary work experience or one year post secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours;
• Be a self-identified individual who has received or is receiving state priority group services as defined in the Mental Health Bulletin OMH-94-04, Serious Mental Illness;  Adult  Priority Group;
• Complete and pass a peer specialist certification training program, including written examination, which is offered in accordance with the guidelines defined by the Department.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual's and program's needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individual to appointments.
• Must have the ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.

To Apply
Apply online at www.csg.jobs (Tracking Code: 20100091)
Contact: Sandy Shenk
Phone number: 717-299-3247 ext. 11177
Email address: shenks@csgonline.org

Application deadline
Open