Certified Peer Support Specialist (Mental Health)

Job overview

The Certified Peer Support Specialist (Mental Health) position is onsite in Northern Cambria, PA, with compensation not specified. Peerstar provides home- and community-based peer support across Pennsylvania, complementing clinical treatment with lived-experience support. The specialist uses personal recovery experience to offer hope, understanding, and practical support to people facing mental health challenges. Through individualized, goal-oriented peer support, the role promotes empowerment and self-determination in a person’s recovery journey.

What you'll do

• Provide community-based one-to-one peer support
• use lived experience to build trust and offer tools for growth
• support individuals’ empowerment and self-determination
• participate in a two-week course for state-issued certification if not already certified.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified peer support specialist

mental health

northern cambria pa

peerstar

lived experience

peer support

recovery support

community-based services

certification class sponsorship

sign-on bonus

full-time opportunity

part-time opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance and dental and vision insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) with match
• paid time off
• referral bonus.

Why this role

The posting states that the employer sponsors the certification class and offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, or $2,000 for candidates already certified. Full-time and part-time opportunities are described.

About the employer

Peerstar LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.