Certified Peer Specialist
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open peer support specialist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $18 an hour, the middle half $17–$19.88, across 19 jobs that state their pay. Peer support specialists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.18 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.62x · Clicks 36
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.8% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
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About the job
Part Time Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) 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.
Job Description
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
High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years of related experience, either paid or volunteer, within the past 5 years.
Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and auto insurance.
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
Flexible schedule opportunities.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
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.
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
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