Certified Peer Specialist - Part Time (Ross Twp.)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• High School Equivalency and 1 year of related or personal Mental health experience. Computer skills are preferred. Personal experiences or familiarity with mental health and/or drug and alcohol difficulties is preferred. Certification in Peer Support is required.

• Valid Driver license

• Ability to drive an organizational vehicle

• Act 33/34/73 clearances

• Pre-employment drug screen

SCHEDULE:

Evening hours vary according to program need. 15-20 hours per week.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Our Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides non-clinical support to individuals in a Supportive Housing program specifically for 18-25 young adults.

• As a CPS, you are first and foremost a peer - meaning that you have lived experience with mental illness and/or addition - and can serve as a role model for recovery values and principles, providing hopeful information about recovery and wellness.

• While required daily tasks to ensure the health and well-being of the residents and site are of utmost importance, this position offers many opportunities to engage with the residents both on site and out in the community.

• Along with daily interactions and conversations, staff are highly encouraged to help support the residents' well-being through socialization, developing and encouraging participation of both and on and off-site activities, shopping, trips, and other activities that support their social and personal well-being.

ABOUT YOU

• If you would enjoy working with a diverse group of residents with the ability to make direct and positive impact on their lives and well-being in the community, this is the job for you.

• We're looking for employees who are professional, flexible, compassionate, and can remain composed in stressful situations.

• This is a team-based position.

• Your dependability, integrity, empathy for others (both persons served and your fellow employees), and dedication to teamwork are essential to this position.

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing:

• Mental illness and substance abuse

• Physical health needs

• Intellectual disabilities

• Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.