New 
Peer Specialist
 Merakey | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | |
 Dec 20, 2024 | |
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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 Peer Specialist to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.
Earn $16.41/hour. Position Details This role provides flexible, community-based services that are designed to promote the empowerment, recovery, and community integration of individuals who have mental health challenges and possible physical disabilities. Outcomes are reached by: * facilitating opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery and advocacy process. * teaching and supporting the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate the individual's recovery. * promoting the knowledge of available service options and choices and the utilization of natural resources in the community. * helping facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth. 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. To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers REQUIRED: * Possess personal experience helping a child (own child, family member, etc.) navigate the behavioral health system and have the ability to utilize their unique recovery experience to provide opportunities and supports for children and/or adolescents facing similar challenges. * Knowledge of behavioral health, long-term support and service systems, and resources in greater Philadelphia * Ability to document effectively to meet policy and standards. * Strong time management and organizational skills PREFERRED: * Peer Support Certification Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |