Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Sage Counseling Inc•Glendale, AZ

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking to make an impact with those involved in the Criminal Justice system? Join SAGE Counseling! Our treatment programs were developed for criminal offenders. Our overall clinical approach is grounded in the evidence-based standards for these populations. SAGE is a dynamic, growing, and friendly agency! We are actively looking for Full-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialists in the Valley (including East Valley, West Valley, and Central Phx) to assist clients as they navigate the criminal justice system or re-entry into the community.

Requirements

Must have a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) credential via an AHCCCS-recognized credentialing agency.
Minimum 1 year in self-managed recovery. For former SAGE clients, must be at least 6 months post-discharge from all SAGE programming.
Must have current Fingerprint Clearance Card, maintain vehicle insurance and clean driving record, and pass background check.
Must have the ability to work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Must have good verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, visitors, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Forensic PRSS credential preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide personalized supports to criminal justice involved clients who may benefit from meeting with some-one with lived experience to navigate both natural and professional resources in accordance with goals identified in the client’s service plan.
Facilitate bimonthly or monthly groups to facilitate skill-building and linkage to community resources.
Assess and address social determinants of health that impact progress toward goals, including intensive facilitation of access to resources and care coordination (including, but not limited to, facilitating connection to primary care, recovery groups, behavioral health homes, medication assisted treatment, and employment).
Utilize coaching, mentoring, and role modeling using lived experience according to established PRSS credentialed practices. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, identifying needs and recovery goals, lessening feelings of isolation, increasing practical knowledge to access supports and resources in the community, exploring continued education and/or employment opportunities, partnering with other healthcare practitioners, and overcoming service barriers.