Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a community-based Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in Colmar, PA, Montgomery County.

The Certified Peer Specialist will provide services that are self-directed and person-centered with a recovery focus. They will facilitate the development of recovery skills. Services are multi-faceted and include, but are not limited to, individual advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or meaningful activity of the individual choosing, crisis management support, skills training, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and coordination of and linkage to other service providers.

The Certified Peer Specialist will:

• Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery
• Teach and support acquisition and utilization of the skills needed to facilitate an individual's recovery
• Promote the knowledge of available service options and choices
• Promote the utilization of natural resources within the community
• Document member progress to maintain permanent record of consumer activity and progress according to agency and state standards
• Coordinate completion of Individualized Recovery Plan
• Engage consumers who have discontinued services for follow up, re-engagement and satisfaction survey completion
• Participate in monthly CPS technical assistance meetings
• Facilitate WRAP groups as needed to support members
• Attend required training to maintain Peer Certification
• Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery
• Promote the knowledge of available service options and choices available to all participants
• Assist individuals with mental illness in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment within their communities
• May perform other related duties, as needed

Earn $20.91 / hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay option!

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed approved CPS certification
• Within the last three years, has maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time, paid or voluntary work experience or obtained at least 24 credit hours post-secondary education

• Has a high school diploma or general equivalency
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm