Certified Peer Specialist - Reading, United States - Threshold Rehabilitation Services

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    EXCITING NEWS

    $500.00 Sign-On Bonus to anyone applying and getting hired as a Certified Peer Specialist by April 30, 2024.

    AND

    New competitive starting rate of $16.00 an hour.

    Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc., a leader in supporting individuals with mental illness challenges, has openings for part- time and full-time Certified Peer Specialists.

    The Certified Peer Specialist is a self-identified recipient of Mental Health services. The Certified Peer Specialist is trained to offer support and assistance to peers diagnosed with severe mental illness.

    The Certified Peer Specialist will perform a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives, their recovery process and community integration process.

    Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full time employees, which includes a 401(k) plan and paid Holidays off starting day one of employment

    EOE M/F/V/D

    Full-time and part-time positions are available.

    Requirements
    • High School Diploma or GED, original required
    • Completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training
    • 12 months work or volunteer experience within the last 3 years or have 24 credit hours of post-secondary education
    • Computer knowledge is a must
    • Pre-employment Drug Screen
    • PA Criminal History Clearance
    • FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years)
    • FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services)
    • Child Abuse Clearance