Certified Peer Specialist at Merakey Education Autism Services

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

17.19

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Mentoring, Collaboration, Recovery Principles, Mental Health Expertise, Empowerment, Guidance, Encouragement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in our Nazareth, PA residential program location. The Certified Peer Specialist will: * Provide peer support to individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery. * Serve as a mentor to individuals to promote hope and empowerment. * Provide expertise and consultation from a mental health individual perspective to the entire team concerning individual’s experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side effects of medications, individual’s responses to and opinions of treatment, and individual’s experiences of recovery. * Collaborate with the team to create a team-oriented environment in which the individual’s point of view and experiences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which self-determination and decision making in treatment planning are maximized and supported. Earn $17.19 per hour! Benefits Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * High School Degree/GED * Minimum two years’ experience in a related field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system preferred * Personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and willingness to share personal experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process. * Must be a certified peer specialist in Pennsylvania * Valid driver's license required * All clearances required by OMHSAS * Available to work flexible Part-time hours, 18-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

The Certified Peer Specialist will provide peer support and serve as a mentor to individuals in their recovery journey. They will collaborate with the team to ensure individuals' experiences and perspectives are respected in treatment planning.