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Peer specialist

Apis Services Inc·Glassport, Pennsylvania

$18/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Provide individual and group peer support to clients with mental health and substance use conditions using lived experience to promote recovery. Assist clients in developing coping skills, navigating recovery plans, and achieving personal goals like housing and employment.

❤️ Help People Heal

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Peer specialist

Part Time - Glassport

$17.82/hr

DailyPay Available: ---

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

The Peer Specialist role exists to provide individual peer support to clients experiencing mental health and/or substance use conditions by using lived experience to promote recovery, offer advocacy, and deliver trauma-informed support. The position contributes to an interdisciplinary team by providing insight, guidance, and support that helps individuals navigate their recovery, build coping skills, and achieve personal goals.

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About Resources for Human Development

For more than 50 years, RHD has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

RHD Glassport is a program for people with behavioral health issues who are transitioning into the community. The program will provide supportive services to help enhance the residents lives, while maintaining stable mental health. The goal of the program is to facilitate and promote independence and improve quality of life.

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Why Join Our Team?

  • 💰 Competitive Pay & Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
  • Company-Paid Training

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  • 🎓 Career Growth & Development
  • Paid Training Programs
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

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  • ❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters
  • Make a Difference Every Day
  • Support Individuals and Families
  • Build Meaningful Relationships
  • Strengthen Communities
  • Join a Mission-Driven Organization

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What You’ll Do

As a PEER SPECIALIST, you will

  • Provide peer support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions
  • Use lived experience to support individuals in their recovery journey
  • Assist clients with developing coping skills and wellness strategies
  • Facilitate peer recovery support groups
  • Support individuals in achieving personal goals (housing, employment, community integration)
  • Assist in developing and implementing person-centered treatment plans
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Provide advocacy and support for individuals receiving services
  • Assist clients in preparing for recovery plan meetings and expressing their needs
  • Provide education to team members on recovery-oriented care and peer support principles
  • Engage clients through outreach and ongoing support
  • Provide crisis intervention services as scheduled
  • Assist in completing assessments and wellness plans

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Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are: ✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

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Qualifications

Required

  • Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Certification
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Experience working with underserved populations preferred
  • Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

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  • Schedule
  • Part Time

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  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

🌟 Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

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About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Requirements

Requires a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification, CPR and First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. A high school diploma or GED is preferred along with experience supporting underserved populations.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Outreach
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Peer Support
  • Group Facilitation
  • Person-Centered Planning
  • Coping Skills Development
  • Wellness Planning
  • Recovery Advocacy

Benefits

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • DailyPay
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Company-Paid Training
  • Paid Training Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18/hr
Location
Glassport, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Apis Services Inc

Apis Services, Inc. was created in August 2017 as a subsidiary of Inperium, Inc. The Purpose of Apis Services is to function as the entity that provides the Shared Service offerings to Inperium and its affiliates allowing these entities to advance their mission & vision; focus...

Salary listed on 201 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania

Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.

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