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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00039772 |
Description Activated On: 9/17/2026 1:24:38 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing peer support services by serving as a patient advocate, providing information and support for patients in inpatient and community settings, and assisting patients in regaining control over their own lives through the recovery process. Work involves assisting patients in self-identifying personal goals for recovery, determining steps to reach recovery goals, and providing an environment of mutual respect, empowerment and opportunity. Work also involves providing information on public services, educational opportunities, employment/vocational skill supports, as well as actively listening to and advocating with patients reflectively to recognize their own strengths and recovery options. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Social/Rehabilitation Services Executive and work effectiveness is evaluated by observation and review of documentation and work outcomes. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. *The individual in this position assists recipients of mental health services at the hospital, and at select post-discharge occasions, with the following: identification of individual strengths; determination of/resolution of problem areas in conjunction with treatment team leaders or post-discharge case management staff; identification of recovery goals and setting objectives to reach goals; and selection of interventions based upon recovery/life goals. *Utilizing Peer Specialist training, the Peer Specialist will: lead as well as teach patients how to facilitate recovery dialogues utilizing individual focused conversation and group workshop methods; assist recipients in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP);utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals,aligning such techniques with the treatment goals of the individual; utilize and teach broader problem solving techniques in the context of group learning; teach individuals how to identify and overcome fears; support individuals vocational choices and assist in overcoming job-related anxieties or other issues; and assist individuals in building social skills in the community to broaden recovery goals. *Assist staff in identifying program environments which are conducive to recovery by sharing the Peer Specialists' unique insights on mental illness and what makes recovery possible. Attends treatment team meetings, upon request, to support individuals in giving a voice to needs/issues affecting personal recovery goals. *Observes and documents individuals' progress in achieving program objectives. Act as a role model with patients in areas such as identifying personal strengths, conflict resolution, communicating effectively, participation in treatment planning and carrying out objectives of the plan. *Provides advocacy services to individuals in identifying and/or securing needed services. *Provides system advocacy to promote the development of needed services not available and the understanding of patient perspectives regarding the mental health delivery system. Provides information to patients regarding mental health, legal, housing, educational, medical, financial, parenting, peer or other support services. *Assists individuals in understanding and exercising their rights. *Attends workshops, seminars and trainings to maintain a current perspective and skills in the provision of mental health, advocacy and recovery services. *Assists with completing Peer Assessments with patients as part of the Community Support Plan (CSP) process. *Meets with patients identified for discharge, and assists patients with completing the Discharge Inpatient Patient Survey. *Conducts active treatment groups. *Knowledge of mental health peer support program practices and procedures. *Demonstrates the ability to arrive at work in a timely fashion. *Demonstrate competencies in application of techniques and maintain certification in Advance Mandt Training. *other duties as assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes independent decisions of a routine nature based upon professional training, job knowledge and competency. Collaborates with supervisory personnel for any unusual, high risk, critical incident/situation. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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