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Certified Peer Specialist
E542BC257CA7788FCEE066E9991D6729 · Plymouth - Plymouth, MA 02360; 6 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA, 2360, USA · Active · $24–$26 / hour · Paycom ATS
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| Company | E542BC257CA7788FCEE066E9991D6729 |
| Title | Certified Peer Specialist |
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| Location | Plymouth, MA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | - |
| Salary | $24–$26 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paycom ATS |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-01-13 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-18 |
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Description
Description
Summary
A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is an individual with lived experience in the mental health system and/or in recovery who has been trained to effectively share their experiences to support others. The CPS provides emotional support, advocacy, and practical assistance to individuals presenting for mental health crisis evaluations in various settings, including Emergency Departments (ED), Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs), and during mobile crisis evaluations. CPS plays a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment while collaborating with clinical teams to facilitate recovery-oriented care.
Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.
$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Spanish)
Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
SCHEDULE: 20 HOURS PER WEEK
Tuesday (10-5)
Thursday (10-5)
Friday (10-4)
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Establishes and maintains healthy boundaries regarding confidentiality and professional relationships while sharing lived experience as appropriate.
Provides emotional support and reassurance to individuals undergoing crisis evaluations.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of recovery principles and person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Assists in facilitating communication between individuals in crisis, their families, and clinical staff.
Offers comfort items, such as food, encouragement, and engaging activities, to individuals awaiting services.
Works collaboratively with clinicians to support individuals in accessing appropriate services.
Helps individuals understand the evaluation process and next steps in their care.
Shares coping strategies and learned skills that promote recovery and stress management.
Engages with individuals to identify their strengths, existing supports, and available community resources.
Assists individuals receiving care in Adult Crisis Stabilization Units (ACSU) and other crisis settings as needed.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local resources and community-based supports.
Essential Staff Expectations
As part of a 24-hour/Acute Care program, all staff are designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work as scheduled, regardless of holidays, emergency situations, or agency closings (e.g., inclement weather), to ensure uninterrupted program operations.
May be required to work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek based on program needs.
May need to remain on shift or work additional hours until relief staff are available.
Overnight staff are required to remain awake for the entirety of their shift.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Must have personal experience with mental illness and recovery. Must be a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) through an approved Massachusetts training program. Must be comfortable working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness and/or crisis. Must maintain appropriate boundaries when sharing personal experiences. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Cultural Competency Qualifications:
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
Travel Required
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings
Benefits:
Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
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Wellworks for You (Employee Wellness)
2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!
Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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| Title | Certified Peer Specialist |
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| Location Text | Plymouth - Plymouth, MA 02360; 6 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA, 2360, USA |
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| Country | United States |
| Region | MA |
| City | Plymouth |
| Salary Raw | $23.50 - $25.50 Hourly |
| Salary Min | 23.5 |
| Salary Max | 25.5 |
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| Source URL | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=59098&clientkey=E542BC257CA7788FCEE066E9991D6729 |
| Apply URL | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=59098&clientkey=E542BC257CA7788FCEE066E9991D6729 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 19:05:26Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-18 09:04:25Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-18 09:04:25Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 19:05:26Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-01-13 00:00:00Z |
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