Peer Support Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Arizona • Tempe, AZ

120d

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer. Are you looking for a career to help people but do not have a degree in behavioral health? Lived experience is valuable to us as we are looking for a Peer Support Specialist. A qualified candidate will have personal experience in receiving behavioral health services, have successfully navigated through the behavioral health system, and is ready to help others on their personal journey. This is a great opportunity for a Peer Support Specialist to join our agency. The Peer Support position is a full time position which will require some evening hours. Experience working with severely mentally ill adults and the adult system of care is required. The Peer Support position serves as a bridge to ongoing services by coordinating and monitoring RBHA/Community based resources and facilitates delivery of these necessary services and support. Acts as a consumer advocate, assists consumers in the ISP process, assists in crisis intervention and outreach/engagement. The goal is to provide individuals who are voluntary and able to give informed consent, assistance in accessing services.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with the adult system of care is required.
• Peer Support Certification is required within first 90 days of employment.
• Must be a recipient or have received services through the community behavioral health system.
• Must have the ability and willingness to share their experience of receiving behavioral health services.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
• Must have a Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in the related behavioral healthcare field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor RBHA/Community based resources.
• Facilitate delivery of necessary services and support.
• Act as a consumer advocate.
• Assist consumers in the ISP process.
• Assist in crisis intervention and outreach/engagement.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED