Vocational Rehab Peer Support Specialist

Vocational Rehab Peer Support Specialist #106817 Colmar, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type Full-Time Work Schedule Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: High school diploma or general equivalency Completed approved CPS certification by PCB (Pennsylvania Certification Board) Must have a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for travel to meet with clients Basic computer skills are needed You will work full-time, in the community and onsite at our Career Center Monday-Friday,9:00am-4:30pm Description Bring your lived experience to a team thatvalues it—and use it to change lives in Montgomery County! As a Vocational Rehab Peer Support Specialist, you’ll empower individuals on their mental health recovery journey through authentic connection, hope, and practical support. If you’re passionate about lifting others up and helping them build meaningful, self-directed lives, this is the role where your story truly matters. The Vocational Rehab Peer Support Specialist is a Certified Peer Specialist who supports individuals in their recovery through advocacy, skills training, employment support, and coordination of services, meeting biweekly with a caseload of up to 20 clients. It includes documenting progress, facilitating groups, re-engaging members, and maintaining peer certification. Services remain person-centered and focus on helping individuals build recovery skills and utilize community resources. General duties include but are not limited to: general Peer support duties-connecting clients to services and resources linking clients to educational resources contact with county stakeholders-connect with the County Peer Coordinator monthly completion of service plans documentation using an EHR (Electronic Health Records system) assist clients in job readiness preparation by resolving any employment barriers such as transportation system use challenges, resume completion, etc. develop a profession network of hiring manager and recruiters to present clients as potential candidates Earn $21.77 per hour Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. 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. 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! This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation. #J-18808-Ljbffr RadNet, Inc.