Certified Peer Support

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

Haven House in Allentown, PA is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This is a meaningful opportunity to use your own lived experience to inspire hope, build connections, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support services by drawing on personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery
• Build trusting, strength-based relationships with individuals to promote self-advocacy and independence
• Assist clients in developing and achieving personal wellness and recovery goals
• Connect individuals with community resources, support groups, and social services
• Document client interactions and progress in accordance with program guidelines
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support holistic care plans
• Model recovery principles and coping strategies in daily interactions

Requirements:

• Current Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification required
• Personal lived experience with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
• Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building authentic peer relationships
• Familiarity with community resources and social services in the Allentown/Lehigh Valley area preferred
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting purposes
• Reliable, empathetic, and committed to trauma-informed, person-centered care

About Us:

Haven House is a trusted behavioral health organization serving the Allentown, PA community with a commitment to compassionate, recovery-focused care. Our clients choose us because we meet them where they are - without judgment - and our staff stay because they feel valued, supported, and inspired by the work they do every day. At Haven House, you're not just an employee; you're a vital part of a mission-driven team changing lives.