Certified Peer Specialist
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Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc.
Reading, PA, US
Summary
Provide support and assistance to peers diagnosed with severe mental illness to help them regain control of their lives. Assist peers through the recovery and community integration process.
Job Description
Description
New competitive starting rate of $17.00 an hour.
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc., a leader in supporting individuals with mental illness challenges, has openings for part- time and full-time Certified Peer Specialists.
The Certified Peer Specialist is a self-identified recipient of Mental Health services. The Certified Peer Specialist is trained to offer support and assistance to peers diagnosed with severe mental illness.
The Certified Peer Specialist will perform a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives, their recovery process, and the community integration process.
Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full- time employees, which includes paid vacation, sick and personal time, a 401(k) plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and paid holidays off starting day one of employment!!
Threshold provides comprehensive paid training for all employees.
EOE M/F/V/D
Requirements
- Completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training and proof of Certified Peer Specialist Certification.
- 12 months' work or volunteer experience within the last 3 years or have 24 credit hours of post-secondary education.
- Computer knowledge is a must.
- Pre-employment Drug Screen.
- PA Criminal History Clearance.
- FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).
Threshold is a private, non-profit organization providing a comprehensive array of Employment and Training, Behavioral Health, and Community Support Services for persons experiencing mental, physical, developmental, and emotional challenges.
Incorporated in 1965, Threshold began by providing community living supports and vocational and training opportunities for persons transitioning from state centers to community settings.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Reading, PA
Threshold is a private, non-profit organization providing a comprehensive array of Employment and Training, Behavioral Health, and Community Support Services for persons experiencing mental, physical, developmental, and emotional challenges.
Incorporated in 1965, Threshold began by providing community living supports and vocational and training opportunities for persons transitioning from state centers to community settings.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Reading, PA