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    Peer Specialist - BHDD RTFA

    Philadelphia, United StatesOn-SitePart-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    PART-TIME 24 HOURS PER WEEK

    ABOUT PATH INC.

    PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

    Our Mission: To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

    WHY WORK AT PATH?

    A Career with Meaning

    At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

    In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

    • Competitive pay

    • Annual increases

    • Performance and longevity bonuses

    • Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

    • Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

    • No-cost pension plan

    • Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

    • Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

    • Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

    • Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

    • Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

    Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.

    QUALIFICATION

    High School diploma or GED; Experience supporting individuals with a psychiatric or intellectual disability, paid or unpaid, is preferred; Pennsylvania approved certification as a peer specialist, WRAP Certification preferred; Able to use an Electronic Health Record; History of receiving behavioral health services

    SPECIFIC DUTIES:

    1. Provide training and assist in orientation of new employees to help staff understand and accept the concept of recovery and be supportive of a peer culture that promotes recovery
    2. Educate service participants to the concept of recovery
    3. Educate and engage service participants in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) process
    4. Facilitate self help groups for residents with behavioral health issues
    5. Co-facilitate resident community meetings to nurture a peer support culture
    6. Assist in the development and implementation of any other educational and support groups deemed beneficial by the program
    7. Assist residents in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, chores, and other activities of daily living.
    8. Link residents to community peer support to promote integration
    9. Model and promote self advocacy
    10. Share own experiences as a person in recovery and encourage residents to share their own experiences
    11. Keep the treatment team and supervisors informed of all potential problematic situations/concerns/issues, in addition to residents’ strengths and achievements
    12. Actively participate in team meetings to ensure a recovery perspective is a key component of all discussions

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Path

    They say that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight. We say that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight. PATH is on a mission to redefine sustainability by putting a refillable bottle in the hands of every individual and encouraging humanity to break free from single-use plastic. Our REvolution grows daily, propelled by the global consumer demand for sustainable and reusable alternatives in bottled water packaging. Our commitment to sustainability extends to teaming up with other brands to curb their plastic waste. Through our Co-Brand Program, we collaborate with corporations giving them a tangible initiative and a sleek cobranded bottle to increase reuse. Our partners proudly display their commitment to change, signaling to the world that their brand is part of the solution to #refillit. We're thrilled about our Partnerships to Save the Planet with a growing brand roster that includes 1Hotel, 4 Seasons, State Farm, Intuit, Facebook, Rivian, Enphase, Lockheed Martin, 7-Eleven, Dropbox, 10 Tree, Kayak, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, MLB Post Season, Adidas, California Science Center, San Francisco State University, Wisconsin Union, Yellowstone National Park, Orangetheory Fitness, and Barry's. Join the REvolution to #refillit!

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    Industry
    Food & Beverages
    Founded
    2014
    Open roles
    75

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