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Certified Peer Specialist

Clarvida
May 09
Part-time
Remote
Peer Support

Description

Position at Clarvida - Pennsylvania
















Clarvida  

Job Description  

Job Title:  

Program(s):  

State:  

Certified Peer Specialist  

Peer Support  

Pennsylvania  

Population Served: Adults  

Reports To:  

FLSA Status:  

Recovery Services Director/Certified Peer Support Supervisor  

Non- Excempt  

SUMMARY  

A person in this position functions under the working title of Certified Peer Specialist. Assignments are  

varied in nature and are performed under the direct supervision of the Recovery Services Director/Certified  

Peer Support Supervisor  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  


Completes all required paperwork within regulatory timeframes including Strength based  

assessment, Individual Service plans, progress notes, releases of information, and consent for  

treatment  



Provides support and encouragement to individuals in the creation and completion of goals  

Assists individuals in the development of self-advocacy skills, independent living skills,  

educational goals, vocational goals, and Wellness Recovery Action Plans.  

Identifies and provides linkages to community resources and natural support within the  

community  






Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision and check-ins  

Assists and mentors' individuals in utilizing public transportation  

Maintains own wellness and recovery to support individuals in services  

Teaches relapse prevention through identification of triggers, early warning signs, and use of  

wellness tools via WRAP and Taking Action  



Maintains a minimum productivity expectation of 65%  

Performs related work as required  

OTHER DUTIES  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing  

of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  

perform the essential functions.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  


N/A  

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS  


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee  

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be  

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use  

hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach  

with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift  

and/or move up to 25 pounds.  


WORK ENVIRONMENT  


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may  

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  


TRAVEL  


This position requires regular travel.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  


High school diploma or GED with lived experience related to mental health and/or substance  

abuse and has identified as being in recovery for at least I year and has completed Certified  

Peer Support Training  

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  


Experience working or volunteering with individuals having a mental health or substance  

abuse diagnosis is a plus  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  




Certified Peer Specialist required  

State Certification of Peer Support  

Valid PA Driver's license- preferred  

QUALIFICATIONS  


Language Skills  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond  

effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles  

using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive  

speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public  

groups, and/or boards of directors.  


Mathematical Skills  

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic  

equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as  

frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance,  

correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.  

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Reasoning Ability  

Ability to define problems, and perform required job duties during emergency situations.  

Ability to evaluate a crisis situation and determine most appropriate form of intervention i.e.  

mobile crisis or 911 services.  

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS  





Mentoring skills  

Ability to work as team member  

Organizational skills  

Communication skills  

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB  

DESCRIPTION AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET  

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE  

ACCOMMODATION(S):  

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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE  

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DATE  

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SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE  

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DATE  

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