Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Peer Support Specialist

Req Code: 2023:2132-013

County: Philadelphia County, PA

FT/PT: Part Time

Location: 2132-CRR: Old York Rd

Schedule: 16 Hours

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. Currently, we are seeking a full time Peer Support Specialist to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division.

Purpose: * To function as a member of the multidisciplinary team to promote self-determination, personal responsibility and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery. * To assist program participants in regaining control over their own lives and their recovery process. Supervision Received: * Receives general and regular supervision from the Director or the Supervisor (weekends). Supervision Exercised: * N/A

Job Qualifications:

• A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for serious mental illness as defined in the Mental Health Bulletin (OMH-94-04) who utilizes or has utilized mental health and/or co-occurring services and has been trained and certified to help her/his peer identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.
• A high school diploma or GED, Peer Specialist certification and at least two years of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate effective coping skills.
• Ability to establish supportive and trusting relationships with people with mental illnesses, including respect for peoples' rights and personal preferences.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and computer skills for documenting in an electronic health record.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused interdisciplinary team.

Scope: * Frequent talking and listening. * Will be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations, including aggression by participants. * Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients. * Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills. * Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. * Local travel required, including transporting program participants. * May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more. To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at  and click on the careers tab. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, m rital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.