Apis Services Inc
Location
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Salary
$18 / HOUR
The Certified Peer Specialist provides peer support, advocacy, and recovery education to individuals in recovery using their own lived experience. Responsibilities include developing personalized recovery plans, facilitating community integration, and documenting client progress.
Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification and a High School Diploma or GED. Requirements include a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and at least 12 months of relevant paid or volunteer experience.
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$18.49/hr
Full-Time - 40 hours
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support, advocacy, recovery education, and skill‑building to Persons in Recovery (PIRs). The role focuses on fostering hope, promoting wellness, strengthening natural supports, and helping individuals regain control over their recovery process. This position is part of the Recovery Support Team and models RHD values in all interactions.
Serve as an active member of the Recovery Support and CPS Teams.
Use personal lived experience to model recovery and instill hope.
Help individuals develop personalized Recovery Service Plans.
Facilitate identification of strengths, supports, and community resources.
Conduct regular meetings with clients, documenting progress per program standards.
Provide education on recovery tools (e.g., WRAP), self‑help, mutual support, and orientation for new participants.
Utilize Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change and combat negative self‑talk.
Support individuals in community integration activities (social, educational, advocacy, etc.).
Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals, improving social and interpersonal functioning.
Refer individuals to supportive services and communicate service successes or gaps to supervisors.
Professional & Administrative
Maintain CPS certification and attend required trainings.
Safeguard confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, fire safety, and organizational policies.
Participate in staff meetings and promote a positive image of RHD.
Document all services accurately and completely.
Work primarily in the community (approx. 80% of time).
Maintain professionalism and exercise sound judgment.
Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification.
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
Ability to pass Act 33 and State Police background checks.
Self‑identified current/former recipient of mental health or co‑occurring services.
At least 12 months of paid or volunteer experience within the past 3 years
(one year of recent education may substitute).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting peer relationships.
Detail‑oriented with solid written/verbal communication.
Ability to work with diverse populations and network within the community.
Effective time management and follow‑through skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of recovery principles and tools, including WRAP.
Understanding of Certified Peer Specialist service expectations.
Ability to use office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.).
frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting up to 20 lbs., and other moderate‑level physical tasks.
Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, based on program needs.
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401k, Life, Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Training, Career Advancement
DailyPay - A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
HSA, FSA
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organization's stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
RHD, an Affiliate of APIS Services, Inc., operates over 160 programs in 15 states, with a heavy presence in Pennsylvania, offering residential services, mental health care, and addiction recovery. Lower Merion Counseling & Mobile Services (LMCMS) is a long-standing program providing comprehensive mental health/substance abuse services, recently implementing "just-in-time" scheduling for faster psychiatric access.
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