Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, INC•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services will perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist, addressing one-on-one support needs and providing support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility. The Peer Support Specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED required
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required
Minimum of six months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required
Current AZ Driver's License (Valid and in good standing)
Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record
Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 Months) of hire

Nice To Haves

Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred

Responsibilities

Addresses one-on-one support needs
Provides support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community
Utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility
Embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients