Certified PEER Specialist (Local Government) - Delaware County

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Certified PEER Specialist (Local Government) - Delaware County

Salary

$32,099.00 - $44,938.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48668-L0602

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Delaware Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

04/30/2026

Closing Date

5/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0602

Position Number

80002104

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213423

Bureau / Division

HS Delaware Co Mh/Id Unit

Worksite Address

4990 State Road, Suite 101

City

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19026

Contact Name

Nicole Jones

Contact Phone

484.486.4792

Contact Email

jonesnt@co.delaware.pa.us

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THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health has an immediate opening for a Certified Peer Specialist. We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are interested in this career opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The incumbent will work under the direction of the Mental Health Program Director and under the general supervision of the Deputy Mental Health Administrator. The Certified Peer Specialist, will be responsible for a variety of duties relating to overall mental health services in the county. General duties include but are not limited to: Developing, distributing, and maintaining a flyer advertising the availability of Peer Support Services within the Mental Health Office Researching and responding to Certified Peer Specialist inquiries that require a response on behalf of the countyReceiving and responding to telephone calls from individuals in need of Peer Support services provided by a Certified Peer Specialist Maintaining e-mail files on the Office of Mental Health network as well as responding to individual, provider, and Office of Mental Health staff e-mails regarding Peer Advocate servicesMaintaining a call log summarizing the contacts and Peer Advocate activities taken to support service needs and requestsMaintaining awareness of the expenses allocated from the Certified Support Program budgetProviding individuals seeking ongoing Peer Support services with information to help them access those services from Certified Peer Specialists at provider agencies Participating in the Certified Peer Specialist Advisory Committee meetings to assist with the development and implementation of the County's Certified Peer Specialist initiative Participating in the Community Support events, programs, and activities Participating in the Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Advisory Committee meetings to assist with the development and implementation of the County's Certified Peer Specialist initiative Assisting Institute for Recovery staff to develop a Certified Peer Specialist Alumni Group providing technical assistance, continuing education, and professional peer support Attending the local Delaware County Community Support Program