CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Build a Career with Purpose. Help People Heal.Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Location: Community-Based Services
Schedule: On-Call
Pay Rate: $17.82 per hour
DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development (RHD) , we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About Resources for Human Development

For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families in recovery
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives

What You'll Do

As a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) , you will:

• Serve as an active member of the Recovery Support and CPS Teams.
• Use your lived experience to model recovery, resilience, and hope.
• Assist individuals in developing and achieving personalized Recovery Service Plans.
• Support participants in identifying strengths, resources, and natural supports.
• Conduct regular meetings and document progress in accordance with program standards.
• Provide education on recovery principles, wellness tools, self-help resources, and mutual support programs.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage positive change and address barriers to recovery.
• Support individuals with community integration activities, including social, educational, recreational, and advocacy opportunities.
• Assist participants in improving social, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Connect individuals with community resources and supportive services.
• Communicate service successes, challenges, and needs to supervisors.
• Maintain current CPS certification and complete required trainings.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in team meetings and staff development activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete service documentation.
• Work primarily in community settings, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Service-Focused
✔ Professional
✔ Positive
✔ Committed to Helping Others

QualificationsRequired

• Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to successfully complete Act 33 and Pennsylvania State Police background clearances
• Self-identified current or former recipient of mental health and/or co-occurring disorder services
• Minimum of 12 months of paid or volunteer experience within the past three years (one year of recent education may be substituted for experience)

Preferred

• Experience working in recovery-oriented behavioral health services
• Knowledge of community resources and recovery support programs
• Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing and wellness recovery principles

Schedule

• On-Call
• Community-based position with field work and local travel
• Flexible hours based on participant needs and program requirements
• Participation in team meetings and required trainings as scheduled

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the community to support participants
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and perform job duties in a variety of community settings
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and lived experience can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliated organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This commitment to equal opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.