Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will serve as an advocate and mentor to Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness and/or emotional disturbance to develop community supports, navigate mental health systems and access resources, support maintenance of wellness and recovery based on personal lived experience, and INSPIRE HOPE to help youth reach their full potential and overcome obstacles in the face of life’s daily challenges.

Requirements

• Be certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS)
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle
• Exhibit stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery and use of coping skills
• Be able to reflect the culture and understand the values of the Transition Age Youth population
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and computer literacy

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrual if maintaining 20 hours per week
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K plan with company match and profit sharing
• Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training
• Clearance Reimbursement