CERT PEER SPEC COORD at Resources for Human Development

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition PurposeThe Certified Peer Support Coordinator (CPSC) will provide support to Certified and uncertified Peer Specialists (CPS/PS) across multiple programs. The CPSC is an integral part of the Divisional Team, which will coordinate recruitment, training, and wellness support resources for Certified and uncertified Peer Specialists and will provide services to participants. This position will not directly supervise staff but will coordinate with program management and divisional leadership to provide additional training, coaching, and support to CPS staff members, volunteers, and interns to ensure that they are functioning as effectively as possible and maintaining their own recovery. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.Major ResponsibilitiesStaff Development This position is expected to conduct a monthly wellness meeting with each Certified Peer Specialist employed within their assigned area of support. The Certified Peer Support Coordinator will facilitate monthly support groups, offer recruitment and retention support, obtain resources for wellness, and provide individual and group coaching for CPS. Provide mentoring and shadowing in the field for individual training and support for CPS staff, and provide a successful model of wellness and recovery for consumers to emulate.Coordinate and provide training classes and workshops for CPS staff members (Recovery orientation, engagement and outreach, time management and scheduling, wellness, boundaries, organizational skills, and computer and database, etc.) Responsible for making sure the CPS staff are up to date with their CEU Credits Community Involvement and Program Development The CPSC will travel throughout the community and have a strong working knowledge of all available community resources across their designated area. The CPSC will collaborate with the RHD Business Development Team and the Director to establish and maintain professional working relationships with community leaders to identify and connect with additional community resources as they become available.Direct Client Care Supporting person-centered interventions as identified in service plans for everyone served  As appropriate, may facilitate group therapy sessions such as: WRAP Recovery Support Groups Community Meetings Symptom and Coping SkillsComplete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Director. QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or higher preferred. Must hold a current certification as a Peer Specialist in the state(s) which they support. At least 2 years’ prior experience working with individuals with serious mental health and/or drug and alcohol challenges. A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the geographic area for which they are responsible.Certified Peer Specialist Certification HS Diploma/GED At least 2 years working with others in Mental Health Recovery Maintain 18 credit hours of additional training each yearOIG/Sanctions/Valenz References PA Criminal PA MVR Child Abuse ClearanceFBI Clearance About Company:Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.