Certified Peer Specialist

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/Equivalency Act 33/34/73 clearances Pre-employment drug screen Valid Driver License Ability to drive an organization vehicle PA Peer Specialist Certification (Must have or obtain within 6months of hire). Completion of training program to qualify to sit for the certification exam required prior to employment. WORK SCHEDULE: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position Will typically work a daylight schedule Monday through Friday however flexibility is required regarding some evenings or weekends to accommodate consumer need. Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment) 403B with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Paid Holiday Days Plus more ABOUT THE ROLE We're currently looking for a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to provide non-clinical support to individuals in the community. 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. You will work with persons served to set and work towards goals in the eight dimensions of wellness. Working with individuals in the community on goals Promoting a message of hope and recovery Assisting individuals with finding and accessing natural and community supports Maintaining all required paperwork Teaching problem solving and socialization skills ABOUT YOU We're looking for someone who is resourceful, compassionate, a good listener, a good advocate, and is willing to share their own experiences. If you believe you're a good fit for this position, we'd love to hear from you. ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY We are 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.