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Certified Peer Specialist - Colmar, PA

Merakey
$19.77 / hr
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, mileage reimbursement
United States, Pennsylvania, Colmar
Feb 13, 2026
Back Certified Peer Specialist #107105 Colmar, Pennsylvania, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Position Type Full-Time Shift 1st Shift - no week-ends Work Schedule Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Obtained and maintained the certification as a CPS through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Has a high school diploma or general equivalency Must be able to work Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle. *This position requires travel to homes and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement provided.* Preferred qualifications: Basic computer skills and experience with an Electronic Health Record system. Knowledge of local resources in Montgomery County. Experience working in a Behavioral Health or Community Based setting. Description Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a powerful impact in your community? At Merakey, heart, passion, and purpose fuel everything we do-and we're looking for someone who shares that commitment to hope and healing. We are excited to welcome a Certified Peer Specialist to our community-based team in Colmar, PA (Montgomery County). This is more than a job-it's a calling. As a peer specialist, you'll use your lived experience, your resilience, and your compassion to walk alongside individuals on their mental health recovery journey The Certified Peer Specialist will: Empower individuals to direct their own recovery and build essential recovery skills. Educate participants on available service options and connect them to community resources. Coordinate and document progress, including completion of Individualized Recovery Plans, in accordance with agency and state standards. Re-engage individuals who have discontinued services, including outreach and satisfaction followups. Facilitate WRAP groups and participate in monthly CPS technical assistance meetings. Maintain Peer Certification through required ongoing training. Support individuals with mental illness in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment. Perform other related duties as needed. Earn $19.77 per hour. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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! If you're ready to empower others and grow in a meaningful career, now is the time to take the next step. Apply today and help shape brighter futures-starting with your own.