Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical home, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services throughout Arizona. Its programs serve people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

The Peer Support Specialist assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services provides one-on-one support and assistance with day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The specialist uses assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support best practices to engage members in the community and at the facility. The role embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe, inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• At least six months of experience in the behavioral health and/or substance abuse field.
• Current Arizona driver’s license in good standing.
• Clear 39-month motor vehicle record.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days (three months) of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification.

Responsibilities

• Address members’ one-on-one support needs.
• Provide support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community.
• Use assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support best practices to engage members in the community and at the facility.
• Promote the recovery philosophy and a safe, inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual, starting at five weeks.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match; employees are 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing training and support and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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