St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Certified Peer Specialist has experience as a recipient of mental health or co-occurring substance use services and is willing to partner with participants of Peer Support Services to facilitate their recovery and community integration through utilization of the Specialist’s personal life experience and first-hand recovery knowledge.
Services may be provided on both an individual and group basis as well as on or off-site of St. Luke’s Penn Foundation. Services provided include : education, development of natural supports, coaching / mentoring to support wellness and meaningful daily living and community roles, advocacy, crisis support, and resource coordination and linkage.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
This can involve coaching and accompanying peers to visit resources and practice utilization.
This is a community-based service so the CPS must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record per St. Luke's Policy.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :
Must have ability to sit for 2 total hours per day, and up to 1 total consecutive hour. Must be able to stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours.
Must be able to walk 6 total hours per day and up to 10 total consecutive minutes. Must have the ability to frequently use fingers / hands for fingering and handling.
Must have the ability for frequent stooping and bending. Must have the ability for frequent reaching above shoulder level.
Must have the ability for touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Must have the ability for hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds.
Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION :
High school diploma or GED
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
WORK SCHEDULE :
Full-Time, Monday through Friday days with flexibility for early evenings hours.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and / or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Last updated : 2024-05-03
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