Peer Support Specialist

Community Alternatives, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of our new adult mental health Peer Support & Recovery Services program in New Castle, PA.

We are currently interviewing Certified Peer Support Specialists for flexible part-time positions.

Requirements:

• Hold a current and valid PA CPS Certificate.
• Have a high school degree or GED.
• Have earned either 24 credit hours of post-secondary education credits or have 12 months (total) of volunteer or paid work experience over the past 3 years.
• Have personal psychiatric recovery experience and be willing to share your inspiring and ongoing mental health recovery story with others.
• Have reliable transportation throughout Lawrence County, PA.
• Have basic reading/writing skills, and basic computer, customer service, and telephone skills.
• State ID, Driver?s license strongly preferred.
• Child Abuse, State Police and FBI background clearances

Peer Support Role and Responsibilities:

• Help people with mental health challenges use their strengths to solve problems, make plans, and build resilience.
• Provide services and supports that meet a person?s unique needs and honor their preferences.
• Provide concrete assistance to help a person accomplish their chosen recovery goals.
• Assist people in building their own support systems and improve the quality of their lives.
• Support whole-person flexible recovery planning.
• Provide information and opportunities to practice skills related to health, wellness, and recovery.
• Promote hope, choice, empowerment, community, and spirituality (of a person?s own choosing).
• Work with individuals 1:1 and facilitate recovery Meet Up groups, in person.
• Offer encouragement and inspiration in a power-balanced relationship.
• Maintain all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in training, supervision, and other professional development activities.