Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing services throughout Arizona, including residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services. CBI serves people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness, using evidence-based models for prevention, education, and treatment.

The Peer Support Specialist assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services provides one-on-one support and helps members with day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The specialist uses assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer-support 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) credential, or ability to obtain it within 90 days (three months) of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Five weeks of PTO accrual.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match, 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Ongoing training and support and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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