Child & Family Focus, Inc.
FEP Certified Peer Specialist – Part Time
Child & Family Focus, Inc., Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States, 19485
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The First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program is a Coordinated Specialty Care approach to treating young people who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis. The FEP Team offers an array of services, including low‑dose medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Psychosis, Family Education, Case Management, Supported Education and Employment, and Certified Peer Support services. Service coordination is guided by the young person’s voice and choice. FEP seeks to improve the quality of life of young people by instilling hope through empowerment, educating them about their psychosis, re‑establishing relationships, and re‑integrating them back into their community, whether that’s attending school or working.
This position is responsible for working alongside the young person to support them in their own treatment planning process. The FEP Certified Peer Specialist will provide advocacy and peer support to youth in order to help them set and achieve recovery goals and empower them to increase self‑advocacy during their recovery from psychosis.
This position is based out of Chester County and will work 20 hours per week. Hours are dependent on the assigned caseload and availability.
Responsibilities
Provide peer counseling and support to individuals seeking to enhance their quality of life.
Encourage and support the enhancement of recovery through mentorship, hope, and empowerment.
Identify community and natural supports and assist individuals with accessing and participating in such activities or events.
Utilize one’s own recovery experience to facilitate the completion of treatment plans.
Assess ongoing progress with treatment plans, guide individuals in making necessary changes, and celebrate individual successes.
Meet youth as needed in the community where they reside or wherever services would be most appropriately delivered.
Document progress using a computer in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
Model and promote skills for employment, community integration, and independent living.
Participate in weekly group supervision and attend bi‑weekly individual supervision.
Transport clients and families to appointments as needed based on caseload.
Document supervision and case activity through electronic health record, progress notes, and other program‑specific paperwork by typing.
Ensure that program files are organized and paperwork is filed into youth‑specific charts.
Attend required trainings to maintain CPS Certification.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma‑Informed Care in all work practices: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Certified as a peer specialist (CPS) from a certified training program.
Effectively managing your own recovery from psychosis or other mental health challenges, and able to help others who are going through similar experiences.
Maintained, within the last 3 years, at least 12 months of successful full‑ or part‑time work experience or one year of post‑secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours.
Ability to share your story and experiences with the population you serve in a way that provides hope, reliability, compassion, and encouragement.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of community resources in Chester County and the surrounding area.
Competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills related to psychosis.
Ability to assist youth in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self‑advocacy.
Skill to teach and engage in basic problem‑solving strategies to support youth in self‑directed recovery.
Knowledge of resources necessary for independent living and ability to teach those skills to youth with mental health needs.
Ability to establish and sustain self‑help and educational groups by soliciting input from youth on their strengths and interests.
Work Environment
Work in a standard office environment as well as community settings, including youth homes, schools, courts, doctors’ offices, and hospitals.
Some evening hours may be required.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate of $17‑18.
Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
Annual salary increase and bonus.
Nine company‑paid holidays, paid at 4 hours each.
Eight and a half days of paid time off.
401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
Mileage and expense reimbursement for travel and training.
Clearance reimbursement.
*Eligibility Requirements apply
Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug‑free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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This position is responsible for working alongside the young person to support them in their own treatment planning process. The FEP Certified Peer Specialist will provide advocacy and peer support to youth in order to help them set and achieve recovery goals and empower them to increase self‑advocacy during their recovery from psychosis.
This position is based out of Chester County and will work 20 hours per week. Hours are dependent on the assigned caseload and availability.
Responsibilities
Provide peer counseling and support to individuals seeking to enhance their quality of life.
Encourage and support the enhancement of recovery through mentorship, hope, and empowerment.
Identify community and natural supports and assist individuals with accessing and participating in such activities or events.
Utilize one’s own recovery experience to facilitate the completion of treatment plans.
Assess ongoing progress with treatment plans, guide individuals in making necessary changes, and celebrate individual successes.
Meet youth as needed in the community where they reside or wherever services would be most appropriately delivered.
Document progress using a computer in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
Model and promote skills for employment, community integration, and independent living.
Participate in weekly group supervision and attend bi‑weekly individual supervision.
Transport clients and families to appointments as needed based on caseload.
Document supervision and case activity through electronic health record, progress notes, and other program‑specific paperwork by typing.
Ensure that program files are organized and paperwork is filed into youth‑specific charts.
Attend required trainings to maintain CPS Certification.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma‑Informed Care in all work practices: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Certified as a peer specialist (CPS) from a certified training program.
Effectively managing your own recovery from psychosis or other mental health challenges, and able to help others who are going through similar experiences.
Maintained, within the last 3 years, at least 12 months of successful full‑ or part‑time work experience or one year of post‑secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours.
Ability to share your story and experiences with the population you serve in a way that provides hope, reliability, compassion, and encouragement.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of community resources in Chester County and the surrounding area.
Competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills related to psychosis.
Ability to assist youth in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self‑advocacy.
Skill to teach and engage in basic problem‑solving strategies to support youth in self‑directed recovery.
Knowledge of resources necessary for independent living and ability to teach those skills to youth with mental health needs.
Ability to establish and sustain self‑help and educational groups by soliciting input from youth on their strengths and interests.
Work Environment
Work in a standard office environment as well as community settings, including youth homes, schools, courts, doctors’ offices, and hospitals.
Some evening hours may be required.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate of $17‑18.
Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
Annual salary increase and bonus.
Nine company‑paid holidays, paid at 4 hours each.
Eight and a half days of paid time off.
401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
Mileage and expense reimbursement for travel and training.
Clearance reimbursement.
*Eligibility Requirements apply
Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug‑free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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