Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Location: Community-Based Services
Schedule: On-Call
Pay Rate: $17.82 per hour
Additional Benefit: DailyPay Available

Build a Career with Purpose. Help People Heal.

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to join our Recovery Support Team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others achieve wellness, recovery, and greater independence through the power of shared lived experience.

As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will provide peer support, advocacy, recovery education, and skill-building services to individuals in recovery. You will serve as a role model of hope, resilience, and personal growth while supporting participants in achieving their recovery goals and improving their quality of life.

About Resources for Human Development

For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been committed to improving lives through high-quality services and supports. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater confidence, dignity, inclusion, and success within their communities.

Position Summary

The Certified Peer Specialist provides recovery-focused services to Persons in Recovery (PIRs) by utilizing personal lived experience to promote hope, wellness, self-advocacy, and community integration. This position works collaboratively with the Recovery Support Team to help individuals identify strengths, develop support systems, and maintain progress toward recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the Recovery Support and CPS Teams.
• Use personal lived experience to model recovery and inspire hope.
• Assist individuals in developing and achieving personalized Recovery Service Plans.
• Support participants in identifying strengths, resources, and natural supports.
• Conduct regular meetings with individuals and document progress in accordance with program standards.
• Provide education on recovery principles, wellness tools, self-help resources, and mutual support programs.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage positive change and address barriers to recovery.
• Support individuals with community integration activities, including social, educational, recreational, and advocacy opportunities.
• Assist participants in improving social, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Connect individuals with appropriate community resources and supportive services.
• Communicate service successes, challenges, and gaps to supervisors as appropriate.
• Maintain current CPS certification and complete all required trainings.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in team meetings and other required staff activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of services provided.
• Work primarily in community settings, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to recovery-oriented practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete Act 33 and Pennsylvania State Police background clearances.
• Self-identified current or former recipient of mental health and/or co-occurring disorder services.
• Minimum of 12 months of paid or volunteer experience within the past three years; one year of recent education may be substituted for experience.

Desired Skills & Attributes

Successful candidates are:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Dependable and responsible
• Patient and supportive
• Team-oriented
• Service-focused
• Professional and ethical
• Positive and encouraging
• Passionate about helping others succeed

Why Join RHD?

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay: Access earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training

Career Development

• Paid training opportunities
• Professional development programs
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development pathways
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

Meaningful Work

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families on their recovery journey
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliated organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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 and dedication can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today and become part of a team that helps people heal, recover, and thrive.