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Peer Support Specialist

Req Code: 2024:2175-002

County: Philadelphia County, PA

FT/PT: Full Time

Location: 2175-Peer Support Program

Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectually disabled, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist.

Purpose: * To provide peer support services, therapeutic interactions designed to promote empowerment, self-determination, understanding, coping skills, and resilience through mentoring and service coordination supports. * To assist program participants with mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders to regain control over their own lives and their own recovery process

Job Qualifications:

• A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for serious mental illness as defined in the Mental Health Bulletin (OMH-94-04) who utilizes or has utilized mental health and/or co-occurring services and has been trained and certified to help her/his peer identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.
• Must be a certified Peer Specialist certified by a PA State approved entity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate effective coping skills.
• A high school diploma or GED or one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Ability to establish supporting trusting relationships with people with mental illness and respect for peoples' rights and personal preferences is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possession a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope: * Frequent interactions with peers who are at different stages of recovery. * May be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations including educating and supporting peers in the development and implementation of WRAP and Advanced Directives. * Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs. * Local travel required.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement, and more. To be considered an applicant, please apply at www.hhinc.organd click on the careers tab. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.