Certified Peer Specialist

ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia.

PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer :

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY :

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member.

To work as a team member to provide crisis intervention, support, safety plans and linkages to youth and families in Northeast Philadelphia, Region 1.

As a CPS, will provide support and perspective as an individual with lived experience. The program operates 365 days / year, 24 hours / day.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in the Behavioral Health system.
• PA Peer Specialist Certification.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, education, and support in person, with assigned team member, within a designated time frame to referrals received by DBH / CBH.
• As a CPS, share lived experience to connect with and provide support to individuals in crisis and aid in developing a crisis support plan.
• Utilize approved evidence-based practices and tools when providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA crisis intervention guidelines and resolution models.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Minimal in nature.

Minimal in nature.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.