Certified Peer Specialist
Merakey

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 Certified Peer Specialist to join our team at our program in Bethlehem PA.

Earn $18.85 / hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

$1000 sign on bonus!

Position Description:

The certified peer specialist provides direct care to those in recovery of their mental illness. In doing so, they develop recovery goals to assist the individuals in areas that they are in need. Each individual CPS will communicate, document and review cases with supervisors about the clients that they serve, and each CPS will work 1:1 with individuals on service planning and goal completion. Work within the CRR Residential program. Assist clients with completing their WRAP Safety Plan.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans. In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, Daily Pay, membership in Care.com and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 80861

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have received a Peer Specialist Certification upon graduation of the Certified Peer Specialist Training or be certified within 6 months of hire date.

• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalence degree (GED)

• Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled