Certified Peer Specialist - Wernersville State Hospital

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Certified Peer Specialist - Wernersville State Hospital

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56527-31810

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Wernersville St Hosp

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

31810

Position Number

00056880

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00210781

Bureau / Division

Wernersville State Hospital

Worksite Address

160 Main Street

City

Wernersville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19565

Contact Name

Talent Management Section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Join Wernersville State Hospital as a Certified Peer Specialist and empower individuals as they work toward their personal recovery goals. This position gives you the ability to support consumers in finding strengths, identifying barriers, and discovering new possibilities. You will work closely with staff, families, and community partners to promote respect, growth, and self-advocacy. This role offers a meaningful way to encourage healing and provide hope to those who need it most.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Certified Peer Specialist supports the recovery process by helping consumers identify goals, develop skills, and access needed resources. The role focuses on advocacy, personal growth, and guiding consumers toward increased independence. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Recovery Guidance: Lead and teach recovery dialogues using individual conversations and group methodsPlan Development: Assist individuals in creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans during sessionsAssessment Support: Help consumers complete peer assessments for Community Support PlansGroup Facilitation: Facilitate assigned groups and help develop new group programsSkill Building: Teach problem solving techniques, support vocational choices, and help individuals overcome fearsCommunity Skills: Assist individuals in building social skills to support broader recovery goalsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.In this role, you will be subject to emergency call-ins.Overtime and travel as operationally necessaryTelework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. FREE parking!You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSSpecial Requirement:You must be in possession of an active certification as a Certified Peer Specialist issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).Other Requirem