PEER SPECIALIST in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Resources for Human Development

Resources for Human Development (RHD)
Full-Time
$20.00 per hour
DailyPay Available

At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

As a Peer Specialist, you'll use your lived experience to help individuals navigate mental health and substance use recovery. Through advocacy, mentorship, and trauma-informed support, you'll empower people to build coping skills, achieve personal goals, and move toward greater independence and wellness.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

RHD Glassport serves individuals with behavioral health needs who are transitioning back into the community. The program provides supportive services designed to enhance quality of life, promote recovery, maintain mental wellness, and foster independence.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday
• Company-paid training

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

As a Peer Specialist, you will:

• Provide peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
• Use lived experience to encourage hope, recovery, and resilience.
• Assist clients in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
• Facilitate peer-led recovery and support groups.
• Support individuals in achieving goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integration.
• Assist with the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborative care planning.
• Advocate for individuals receiving services and support their self-determination.
• Help clients prepare for recovery planning meetings and communicate their needs and preferences.
• Educate team members on recovery-oriented care and peer support principles.
• Conduct outreach and provide ongoing engagement and support.
• Provide crisis intervention services as scheduled.
• Assist with assessments, wellness plans, and recovery-focused documentation.

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Service-Focused
✔ Professional
✔ Positive
✔ Committed to Helping Others

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with underserved populations
• Previous experience providing peer support services

• Full-Time
• Schedule based on program and client needs

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, lived experience, and dedication make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and their affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity extends to every phase of hiring and employment.