Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
Location
Lower Providence Township, 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 building, accessing opportunities, and modeling skills for community integration and independent living.
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 be able to work at least 20 hours per week, including a minimum of three evenings, and demonstrate stability in personal wellness and recovery.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K Plan With Company Match
- Clearance Reimbursement
- Mileage And Expense Reimbursement