Certified Peer Specialist

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Applicants must hold one of the following active certifications to be considered for this role: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS). Required to report to work in inclement weather.

Legacy operates the State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others, or property.

Hours:

Full Time; various shifts available. Shifts include: 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a, weekends and flexible.

This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• 403(b) employee participation & employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, experience in the provision of prevention related programs. At least three (3) years’ experience working in non-profit, social service environment in development or implementation of community-based services, prevention programs, or any other human service programs. Experience in implementing evidence-based practice models and other materials related to training, coaching according to policies and procedures. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

Certified Peer Specialists/Certified Recovery Specialists( Need to have the class completed and ready to complete exam with Certification within 6 months of hire.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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