Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
Location
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The certified peer specialist will serve as an advocate and mentor for transition age youth (Ages 14-26) with serious mental illness to help them develop community supports, navigate systems, and maintain wellness based on lived experience. Responsibilities include meeting weekly with youth to focus on wellness, coping skills, social community building, accessing opportunities, and practicing daily living skills.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be certified as a peer specialist (Cps) and possess a high school diploma or ged, along with maintaining a valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle. Candidates must also exhibit stability in personal wellness and recovery, demonstrate computer literacy, and be able to work at least 20 hours per week, including a minimum of three evenings.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off accrual
- Clearance Reimbursement
- Mileage and Expense reimbursement
- 401K plan with company match and profit sharing