Re: Vacancy

Position: Peer Specialist (2) Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time

Location: Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties

Hours: 15 hrs/wk Union: No

Requirements: Must have received Peer Specialist Certification upon graduation of the Certified Peer Specialist Training. In addition, must have a high school diploma or general equivalence degree (GED) and within the last 3 years has maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part time paid or voluntary work experience, or obtained at least 24 credit hours of post secondary education.


Position Summary:
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) performs a range of tasks through individual and group encounters to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. The CPS will role model competency in recovery and on going coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, provide information and peer support in their communities, inpatient or emergency settings. The CPS also provides essential expertise and consultation to other team members in promoting a recovery-oriented culture and practice of service provision and in understanding the consumers’ perspective and subjective experience. Services are provided in accordance with all existing policies, procedures and regulations and in accord with the mission and value of the company.


Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Sarah Jonas, Human Resources, 185 Fallbrook St, Carbondale, PA, 18407. Faxes accepted at 570-282-6529 or email SJonas@nhsonline.org. Any questions, please call 570-282-1732 ext. 269.