What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer support specialist position at Sevita?
Mentor Behavioral Health , a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families.
Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.
Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) - Bethlehem, PA
$1,000 Signing Bonus!
Pay : $ per hour
Are you a caring, compassionate individual with CPS certification, looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Bring your commitment and skill to a team-based workplace that puts people first.
- Provide peer counseling to individuals by drawing on common experiences.
- Guide and encourage individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their recovery.
- Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals receiving program services and monitor the plans through treatment reviews.
- Assist the individuals and / or family members to develop self-identified goals.
- Meet with the individual, family, and or other pertinent persons involved in the individual’s life, with regular face-to-face visits and phone contact.
- Communicate with natural families, school officials, and other team members to ensure that resources are identified based on need(s) and availability.
- Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize during program hours of operation, including but not limited to accompanying individuals to the movies, grocery store, library, etc.
- Support participation in community self-help groups and assist individuals to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Coach or teach basic individual living skills, such as food preparation and meal planning, laundry, bill payment, personal hygiene, etc.
- Document services provided, ensuring that the individuals and / or family members review and sign off on records and reports;
prepare weekly billing packet.
- Maintain service need reports and treatment reviews in accordance with program, state, and local mental health standards and regulations.
- Meet with and provide weekly reports to supervisor.
Qualifications :
- Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification required
- Valid driver's license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance required
- Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Part- time and Full time hours available
- Full compensation / benefits package for employees working full-time.
- Flexible schedule opportunities.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
Last updated : 2024-11-07
Salary : $15
