Certified Peer Specialist

Description

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 the 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!!

Threshold provides comprehensive paid training for all employees.  

EOE M/F/V/D

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).