Posted 1y ago

Certified Peer Specialist

@ Threshold Rehabilitation Services
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
$17/hrOnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Responsibilities:assist peers, support recovery, facilitate integration
Requirements Summary:Certification as Certified Peer Specialist; 12 months of work/volunteer experience within last 3 years or 24 college credits; computer skills; pre-employment drug screen; PA Criminal History Clearance; FBI Clearance if PA resident in past 2 years.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Computer
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New competitive starting rate of $16.75 an hour.


Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc., a leader in supporting individuals with mental illness challenges, has openings for part- time and full-time Certified Peer Specialists.


The Certified Peer Specialist is a self-identified recipient of Mental Health services. The Certified Peer Specialist is trained to offer support and assistance to peers diagnosed with severe mental illness.


The Certified Peer Specialist will perform a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives, their recovery process and community integration process.


Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full time employees, which includes paid vacation, sick and personal time, a 401(k) plan, Tuition Reimbursement and paid Holidays off starting day one of employment!!


EOE M/F/V/D


Full-time and part-time positions are available.  

Requirements

  • Completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training and proof of Certified Peer Specialist Certification
  • 12 months' work or volunteer experience within the last 3 years or have 24 credit hours of post-secondary education
  • Computer knowledge is a must
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen
  • PA Criminal History Clearance
  • FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years)