Certified Peer Specialist – Beaver Falls, PA

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The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related human service field preferred.
• Must have an active Certified Peer Specialist certification in PA.
  • Cannot accepted a Certified Recovery Specialist certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of paid or unpaid work experience with behavioral health/mental health clients or residential services required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• All clearances required by OMHSAS.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full time Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $18.25/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) position provides peer support and services as a consumer advocate and support. The CPS performs a wide range of tasks to support consumers in identifying their goals and directing their own recovery and wellness process. The CPS will model competency in recovery and wellness.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate based on 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.

Benefits

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.

Learn more about our full benefits package – https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!