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.