Certified Forensic Peer Specialist - Part Time

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.  We are seeking a Part Time Certified Forensic Peer Specialist to join our team based in Penn Hills, PA.

 

Earn $19.77/hour.

 

Position Details

 

Provide peer-based support services

• Support individuals in recovery and/or re-entry through mentorship, motivation, and shared experience to promote behavioral health recovery and long-term success.

Build and maintain supportive relationships

• Engage empathetically and non-judgmentally with individuals to establish rapport and foster trust, crucial for effective peer support.

Assist in creating and enhancing individualized recovery/re-entry plans

• Help individuals set and reach goals by developing personalized plans and connecting them to relevant resources.

Identify crises and facilitate access to appropriate services

• Recognize emergency situations and guide individuals to proper support, ensuring safety and continuity of care.

Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality

• Adhere to professional codes of ethics and confidentiality regulations to ensure respectful, legal, and trustworthy service delivery, as well as maintain confidentiality regarding information received during the facilitation of recovery support services.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

 

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!