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Peerstar LLC

Peer Support Specialist (Lehigh County)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Allentown, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$52,217 / year median in Pennsylvania

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) (Mental Health)

WE SPONSOR YOUR CLASS FOR CERTIFICATION!

$1000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified)

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Summary:

Are you passionate about helping others conquer their mental health obstacles with your own lived experience? As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide hope, understanding, and empowerment through shared experience—making a real difference every day and friendships to last a lifetime.

Benefits:

Health Insurance (FT only) Dental & Vision Insurance (FT only) 401k with

Match Paid Time Off Referral Bonus Qualifications:

Must be able to attest to having a mental health diagnosis and have reached a point in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in similar situations Eighteen (18) years of age and older. Must have maintained 6 months of consecutive employment or volunteer work experience; OR within the last three (3) years, have maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time paid or volunteer work experience. Must be able to participate in a two-week course to receive state-issued certification or possess a PCB state-issued CPS certification. Ability to use iPad for documentation. Must have a driver's license and reliable transportation. What is a

Certified Peer Support Specialist:

Inspire hope in individuals through community-based 1:1 peer support. Your job is designed to promote empowerment and self-determination. Building trust through your lived experience and offering tools to help others achieve growth.

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 Complementary to clinical treatment, working alongside therapists and doctors Culturally responsive, adapting to diverse backgrounds and needs Available statewide, serving 35 counties across Pennsylvania