CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

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.

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 (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

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

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 in recovery

Build meaningful relationships

Strengthen communities

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives

As a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) , you will:

Serve as an active member of the Recovery Support and CPS Teams.

Use your lived experience to model recovery, resilience, and hope.

Assist individuals in developing and achieving personalized Recovery Service Plans.

Support participants in identifying strengths, resources, and natural supports.

Conduct regular meetings and document progress in accordance with program standards.

Provide education on recovery principles, wellness tools, self-help resources, and mutual support programs.

Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage positive change and address barriers to recovery.

Support individuals with community integration activities, including social, educational, recreational, and advocacy opportunities.

Assist participants in improving social, interpersonal, and daily living skills.

Connect individuals with community resources and supportive services.

Communicate service successes, challenges, and needs to supervisors.

Maintain current CPS certification and complete required trainings.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.

Participate in team meetings and staff development activities.

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete service documentation.

Work primarily in community settings, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field.

You may be a great fit if you are:

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

Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Ability to successfully complete Act 33 and Pennsylvania State Police background clearances

Self-identified current or former recipient of mental health and/or co-occurring disorder services

Minimum of 12 months of paid or volunteer experience within the past three years (one year of recent education may be substituted for experience)

Experience working in recovery-oriented behavioral health services

Knowledge of community resources and recovery support programs

Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing and wellness recovery principles

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

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and lived experience can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today.

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 affiliated organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This commitment to equal opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.