Certified Peer Specialist in Pennsylvania

Access Services is seeking kind and hardworking Certified Peer Specialists or Certified Recovery Specialists to join our Peer Support and Teen Talk Line program, for an in-office position in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

The Peer Support Talk Line is a warm line where adults in Montgomery County can text or talk on the phone anonymously with a peer counselor about any problems they are facing, without fear of judgment. Our peers are standing by to provide a listening ear and any advice that may be helpful.

As a Certified Peer Specialist or a Certified Recovery Specialist, you will make an impact in the lives of Montgomery County residents every day by being an active listener, showing empathy toward people from all walks of life, and using your own life experience to connect with individuals who are struggling. You will also have an opportunity to develop valuable personable and professional skills!...

Are you someone with personal experience in mental health, driven by a passion to assist other young adults on their path to recovery, and eager to share your story to aid others? Do you thrive in a creative role beyond conventional boundaries, take initiative to complete tasks, and desire to contribute to growth and development in others? 

Access Services is hiring a part time Young Adult Certified Peer Specialist for the Peer Support and Teen Talk Lines to support young adults in Montgomery County and Chester County who are living with mental illness.  The Young Adult Certified Peer Specialist will support each person to be more successful through improved wellness and attention to their personal recovery goals.  Utilizing their own recovery journey as a valuable tool, the Young Adult CPS will provide guidance and support through calls and texts on the Peer Support Talk Line (PSTL) and Teen Talk Lines (TTLs).  In all interactions, the...

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a behavioral health position where the incumbent is held to high professional standards. The person occupying this position will foster supportive peer relationships with and among persons in recovery to empower them to take action on issues affecting their lives including health, education, problem solving, self esteem and positive communication. It is essential that the CPS demonstrate a personal belief in recovery, sincere interest in the welfare of persons in recovery and the ability to engage persons in recovery with flexibility and an individualized focus. The CPS will promote and contribute positively to the program and program relationships. The CPS will assists recovering persons to identify their personal interests and goals in relationship to recovery and assist with identifying and linking persons in recovery to possible matches and opportunities between their interest and community...

Access Services is looking to welcome a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS)to our Community Residential Rehabilitation Support team. The CPS will assist individuals with mental illness in a group home setting as well as the community through improved wellness and attention to their personal recovery goals.  Their work will motivate, coach and assist individuals to achieve their personal goals, make connections, and improve their overall sense of wellness.  

Why work for Access Services?

• We offer a supportive, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development and learning.
• You will have the potential for career growth within the organization.

• You will be working with people who truly care about the people we serve and that strive to make a difference every day
• Our values: person centered, passion for service, innovation, collaboration, and authenticity

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