Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, INC•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency operating throughout Arizona, providing residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. As the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider in Arizona, CBI utilizes cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models for prevention, education, and treatment. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services focuses on providing one-on-one support and assisting with day-to-day problem-solving for normalization and reintegration into the community. The PSS employs best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support to engage with members both in the community and within the facility, while embracing the recovery philosophy and fostering a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients. CBI is experiencing significant growth and expansion, valuing its employees' careers through ongoing training, strong leadership support, and opportunities for professional growth. The company is recognized as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley and is committed to a driven, compassionate culture with a focus on work-life balance and competitive compensation. CBI operates 26 state-of-the-art facilities, adhering to a "no wrong door" treatment approach to dramatically improve patients' quality of life and uphold the dignity of human life, believing that recovery is possible.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED required
Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders 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 Substances Use Disorders certification preferred

Responsibilities

Perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist
Address one-on-one support needs
Provide support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community
Utilize best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility
Embrace the recovery philosophy and promote a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients