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Peerstar LLC lists this Senior Living Certified Peer Support Supervisor (CPSS) opportunity in middle paxton township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Peer Support Supervisor - Senior Living
SUMMARY:
Are you someone who loves caring for older adults? If you are ready for a meaningful, relationship-centered, and growth-oriented role, this could be your next position. We’re seeking compassionate individuals who want to use their lived experience in a new way—supporting older adults through connection, encouragement, and shared understanding.
ThePeer Support Supervisoris responsible for directly supervising and overseeing Certified Peer Specialists in all aspects of their job responsibilities of providing quality services to consumers in their homes and community settings, including peer interactions and interventions, documentation, recovery-oriented activities and productivity/utilization.
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance (F/T only)
Dental & Vison Insurance (F/T only)
401k with Match
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide weekly supervision meetings with certified peer specialists
Monitor and review peer specialists’ documentation
Ensure that peer specialists follow the 10 fundamental elements and guiding principles of mental health recovery
Monitor peer specialist’s interactions and interventions with peers to ensure that peer’s service plan addresses current needs and is focused on provision of quality care
Provide consistent feedback, guidance and support to peer specialists and assigned peers
Educate and work with peer specialists on identifying and utilizing appropriate community agencies/resources with peers
Run daily reports to monitor and proactively address service delivery
Assign peer specialists to peers based on availability, peer needs, training, etc.
Schedule, monitor and oversee initial 6-hour field supervision completion for new peer specialists
Oversee/assist in completing MCO critical incident reports when necessary
Complete high-risk reviews and perform any necessary follow-up
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field; and
Two to four years of mental health direct care experience, which may include experience in peer support services; and Completion of a peer specialist supervisory training curriculum approved by the Department of Public Welfare within 6 months of assuming the position of Peer Support Supervisor
OR
Associate’s degree in related field; and
Three years of mental health direct care experience, which may include experience in peer support services; and Completion of a peer specialist supervisory training curriculum approved by the Department of Public Welfare within 6 months of assuming the position of Peer Support Supervisor
OR
A high school diploma or general equivalency degree; and
Four years of mental health direct care experience, which may include experience in peer support services; and Completion of a peer specialist supervisory training curriculum approved by the Department of Public Welfare within 6 months of assuming the position of Peer Support Supervisor
Current CPS certification strongly preferred
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software Possess effective communication skills
SUPERVISION:
The position of Peer Support Supervisor is directly accountable to the Program Manager or Regional Director
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
The position of Peer Support Supervisor is required to complete weekly supervision notes for all Certified Peer Specialists assigned.
The Peer Support Supervisor is also responsible for monitoring utilization reports for assigned Certified Peer Specialists and submitting status reports to direct supervisor
TRAINING:
The Peer Support Supervisor should keep updated on all changes that occur within the Peer Support Program. It will be necessary, from time to time, for this position to attend training provided by the State of Pennsylvania as well as outside organizations to accomplish this requirement.
This position will be required to complete all yearly internal training courses.
About Peerstar:
Peerstar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, operating exclusively in the peer support space since 2008. We employ Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)—individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges—who receive specialized training to support others on their recovery journey.
Our services are:
Goal-oriented and structured, with individualized recovery plans (IRPs) focused on specific, achievable objectives
Medicaid-funded, making them accessible to those who need them most
Home and community-based, meeting peers literally where they are
Complimentary to clinical treatment, working alongside therapists and doctors
Culturally responsive, adapting to diverse backgrounds and needs
Available statewide, serving 35 counties across Pennsylvania
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