Certified Peer Specialist | Crisis Residential Program
Required skills
- Peer Support
- Mental Health
- Crisis Residential Program
- Recovery
- Symptom Management
- Life Satisfaction
- Assessments
- Recovery Plans
- Progress Notes
- Service Completion Plans
Nice to have
- Lived Experience
- Multidisciplinary Team
Role summary
Lenape Valley Foundation seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist for their Lower Bucks County Adult Crisis Residential Program, The Lodge. This role utilizes lived experience to support individuals in mental health crises, focusing on recovery, resilience, and trust-building within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include providing peer services, collaborating on recovery plans, documenting progress, and maintaining certification. The position offers full-time benefits and requires a High School Diploma/GED, Pennsylvania Peer Specialist Certification, a valid PA Driver's License, computer proficiency, and the ability to work in-person.
Join Our Team
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges? Join our Lower Bucks County Adult Crisis Residential Program, The Lodge, as a Certified Peer Support Specialist and become a vital part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery, empowerment, and compassionate care.
As an integral member of The Lodge team, the Certified Peer Support Specialist uses personal lived experience, practical insight, and recovery knowledge to support guests navigating mental health crises. This role is centered on building trusting relationships, promoting resilience, and fostering a culture of respect and understanding. This is a 9 - 5 schedule with both weekday and weekend shifts available.
What We Offer
- DailyPay- gives you the flexibility to access your earnings immediately- on your own schedule!
- Paid training and supervision
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- FULL TIME Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous PTO Policy
- 15 PTO Days, 10 Paid Sick Days, 4 Paid Personal Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Conference Days
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Credit available for medical opt-out
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education Assistance Program
- Access to student loan management and repayment support
- Generous PTO Policy
What You Bring
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pennsylvania Approved Peer Specialist Certification
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
- Ability to work in-person
- Computer proficiency
- Physical ability to meet job requirements (with or without accommodation)
Your Role
- Provide individual peer services to residents of The Lodge.
- Collaborate with the team to support recovery, symptom management, and life satisfaction.
- Document assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and service completion plans.
- Maintain peer support certification through continuing education.
- Promote a team culture that values each guest’s unique perspective and preferences.
About Lenape Valley Foundation
Since 1958, Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) has been a trusted non-profit provider of essential human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. With over 30 programs and a commitment to evidence-based care, LVF continues to evolve to meet community needs.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
LVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that respects and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure a discrimination and harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
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