Job Description
Description Shift Schedule: Monday 9am-4pm, Wednesday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-3pm (20 hours weekly) Pay Rate: $16.82/hr Location: Walnutport, PA COMHAR is a not-for-profit community based organization. Our mission is to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our LTSR Behavioral Health program in Walnutport, PA Location: Walnutport, Northampton County Reports to: Director LTSR Responsibilities: Assists in the development and implementation of educational and support groups, program activities, and other programming aspects as needed. Provides training and assistance to individuals in developing and practicing the skills identified and outlined in their recovery plans. Teaches the proactive use of positive coping strategies. Provides training and assistance in activities of daily living and related self-care skills. Areas include bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, care of clothing, and shaving. Provides training and assistance in social skill building, vocational training and employment, community inclusion, and health and wellness. Areas of focus include leisure planning, transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, scheduling appointments, fiscal management, etc. Participates in treatment team meetings as assigned. Assists individuals in working towards the completion of their recovery goals as written on their treatment plan. Co-facilitates meetings to nurture a peer supported culture via community meetings and other peer run initiatives. Accompanies individuals in recovery into the community to medical appointments, family visits, and other appointments. Assists with meal preparation and clean up as needed. Follows