Certified Peer Specialist - Supervisor

Recovery InSight, Inc. is a growing behavioral health provider of mobile peer support services in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Recovery InSight, Inc.’s mission is to be involved in the process of making positive changes in people’s lives by providing support with the highest integrity and compassion to individuals working toward recovery, by individuals in recovery with similar experiences. Our vision is to focus on the person and not the illness.

Come make a difference and be a part of a person-centered and recovery-focused organization! Founded in 2010, Recovery InSight, Inc. was the first peer support provider in Pennsylvania 100% owned and operated by and for individuals with lived mental health experience.

If you want a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement, contact Recovery InSight, Inc.! We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. In this career, you will help individuals create personalized goals to move toward a vision of wellness that includes optimal health and well-being, lifelong learning, community engagement and participation, skills necessary for independent living, etc.

We are accepting employment applications for Full-Time Certified Peer Specialist/Supervisors (CPS/S) covering Lancaster County.

Role Description:

The Certified Peer Specialist/Supervisor (CPS/S) will follow best practices to provide behavioral health services that foster supportive peer relationships with individuals involved in the peer support program. The CPS/S will demonstrate the ability to engage and serve peers, contribute to the overall success of the recovery process, and carry out all assigned duties with flexibility and an individual focus. The CPS/S will promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of Recovery InSight and will uphold the integrity of program goals. The CPS/S will provide leadership and supervision to CPS staff and create a supportive environment for growth. The CPS/S will report all matters pertinent to the successful obtainment of program goals and standards to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a mentor and role model for peers, other staff members, and service providers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the recovery model and a commitment to recovery and the ability of people with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community.
• Promote empowerment, self-determination, self-learning, wellness tools, and resilience through mentoring and service coordination supports.
• Share personal experiences of recovery to offer hope and optimism to individuals that recovery is not only possible but probable.
• Assist in the development of a culture of recovery with mutual respect while building trusting relationships with shared responsibilities.
• Work with peers to assist them in the development of recovery skills and the implementation of individualized plans and goals.
• Engage appropriately with peers to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and connecting with community resources.
• Provide information and opportunities for individuals to identify and choose for themselves their desired roles related to living, learning, working, and social interaction in the community.
• Recognize, respect, and accommodate differences as they relate to culture/ethnicity/race, religion, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and reports in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Educate about effective use of mental health services including utilization of Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) and Mental Health Advance Directive (MHAD).
• Support and assist individuals in their recovery and community integration process by networking with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Mental Health Case Management, Vocational Support, and other supportive service agencies and organizations.
• Accompany and support individuals during social, educational, occupational, and/or advocacy-based community integration activities.
• Provide assistance with other supportive services needed to assist peers in obtaining their goals.
• Attend meetings, training functions, and other official company functions as required.
• Safeguard confidential information.
• Comply with company policies.
• Project a positive image of the company and its programs to the community and to individuals receiving services.
• Work cooperatively with program participants and the Recovery InSight team.
• Meet productivity requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor service provision and continuing education requirements of staff.
• Confer with and advise staff to provide technical advice, provide problem-solving assistance, and answer questions about program goals and policy interpretation.
• Provide leadership and supervision to CPS staff.
• Assure compliance with established agency protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the identification of any barriers to job performance and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Effectively communicate and enforce job and service expectations to CPS staff through employee evaluations, coaching, and discipline as needed.
• Create a supportive environment in which CPS staff are encouraged to learn and develop the capacity to apply and refine skills.
• Provide regular constructive feedback and help to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Model compassion, dignity, and respect within the Recovery InSight team, with providers and stakeholders, and with CPS individuals receiving services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to establish a trusting relationship with peers and CPS staff including excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with good writing and organizational abilities.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must identify as a current or former recipient of mental health services and have a willingness to acknowledge this experience as appropriate.
• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid PA driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration, and reliable transportation.
• Must possess a current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).
• Possess or obtain a Pennsylvania Peer Specialist Supervisor Certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications: Clearances

• Completion of Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, and FBI clearances.

Benefit Summary for Full-time (40 hours) positions:

• Hourly wage depending on experience
• Generous Paid Time Off including 9 Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

Founded in July 2010, Recovery InSight, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://www.recovery-insight.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you identify as having personal, lived experience with MENTAL HEALTH recovery?
• Do you identify as having personal, lived experience with SUBSTANCE USE recovery?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPS credential through the PA Certification Board (PCB) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, PA (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations