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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4546753 THE POSITION Are you ready for a career where you can aide in the treatment plans of some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? Clarks Summit State Hospital has a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and patient-focused individual to join our team as a Certified Peer Specialist. This is an excellent way to kick-start your career in human services with an agency that offers many options for advancement. Do not miss your chance to experience the satisfaction of public service!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK You will thrive in this position if you feel a sense of fulfillment acting as a role model. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will contribute to patient's recovery by assisting with facilitating and enhancing their wellness. You will help patients identify the services and supports needed in individual and group settings that lead to recovery. We will help you develop knowledge of mental health services and accessibility requirements in order to stay abreast of social, educational, and recreational services and activities available in the community. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, join us now!
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime and travel may be required as operationally necessary. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements:
All positions require possession of an active certification as a Certified Peer Specialist issued by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.