Description/Job Summary

Mobile Certified Peer Specialist Needed!

Are you looking for a career with an organization that truly cares about people? Here's your chance!

Resources for Human Development (RHD) - one of the Nation's leading support services organizations - is seeking care-focused individuals to fill the role of Certified Peer Specialist in Philadelphia.

RHD Team ARRIVE is looking for Full Time Certified Peer Specialists at this time. Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides support to adults who have Behavioral Health needs in the community. CPS's must be enthusiastic, reliable, and person-centered people who are passionate about supporting individuals who have a mental illness to attain the highest level of independence possible, having meaningful relationships and lives they choose. The CPS must be able to address the dynamic ever-changing needs of the people they support and promote a climate of compassion, understanding and realization of people's dreams.

The specific schedule of this position is as follows:

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm (With flexibility on evenings and weekends required based on the needs of individuals in services)

How You Can Make a Real Impact:

• Support individuals with behavioral health needs in daily activities through adult skills training
• Advocate for the dignity rights of every individual
• Promote development and outcomes as outlined in the individual care plan
• Support access to community resources
• Uphold the RHD mission, vision, and values

What We Offer You:

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Employee Wellness Program
• On-the-job training

We Are Hiring Dynamic Team Members Who:

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  Possess a high school diploma or GED
• 1- year of work experience within the last 3 years, or 24 College Credit Hours in the last 3 years
• Pennsylvania Certification for Peer Specialist
• Are dedicated to enriching and improving the lives of others
• Embody and uphold our organizational values

What You'll Love About RHD:

Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve.

Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees' mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, EAP counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics.

Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills.

Sign-On Bonus:

RHD Team ARRIVE is offering HIRING BONUSES for the Certified Peer Specialist positions! A $3000 hiring bonus for Full-Time employees to be distributed in two parts during the first 6 months of employment.

Part one-Following the successful completion of introductory period, hiring bonus will be processed for the employee. The CPS will receive $1500 gross.

Part two-Following the initial 180 days of successful and continuous employment as a CPS, a second hiring bonus will be processed for the employee. The CPS will receive $1500 gross.

Responsibilities/Duties

Advocate with people in recovery to assist them with obtaining successfully independent living

Assist with the development of goal plans and WRAP

Required Experience

Required Education

Required Qualifications

Program Summary

Team A.R.R.I.V.E. (Achieving Recovery and Rehabilitation with Individual Vision and Excellence) is the mobile core services team for individuals moving to permanent supported housing, utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation, peer support, and tenant support services for individuals with mental health needs.

"RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. Revised PDPH guidance allows for new hires to be partially vaccinated at the time of hire. This means they have received at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. The final dose must be received within4 weeks of hire (start date). This currently does not include boosters."

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.