Peer Support Specialist (Mon - Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm)

Axiom Care • Phoenix, AZ

7d

About The Position

The Peer Specialist monitors clients, provides peer support services individually and in a group setting. Transports them for treatment, communicates and documents all occurrences, and helps to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude, even when clients may be argumentative or non-compliant. In addition, certify clients and staff as peer support specialist. Shift: Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record, as determined by BBC’s insurance carrier
• Must be 25 years of age (requirement in order to drive company vans)
• Knowledge of Windows, basic email, Microsoft Word, timekeeping software, and basic computer navigational skills.
• Shift Flexibility
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Team player
• Active CPR and First Aid certification required (may be provided by BBC).

Nice To Haves

• Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum-based peer support groups
• Certify applicable staff and clients as peer support specialist
• Maintain compliance with peer support specialist training certification and credentialing
• Monitor/supervise clients at all times. IE: Recovery Community, 12 step meetings, gym, outside activities, Outpatient Clinic, wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants.
• Follows the direction and guidance of the supervisor on duty.
• Ensure that clients adhere to program/facility rules.
• Support & Intervention - verbally support clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing.
• Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee.
• Works as part of a highly communicative treatment team and supports staff in promoting treatment goals and values of the Axiom Care program
• Complete documentation in the electronic medical record of: activities, interventions, client contact, client staffing and progress towards treatment goals
• Supervision is defined as observing and directing the clients while they are in our program. While at our facilities, peer support must provide them with a safe environment, in which they recover, as it is an essential aspect to our helping them. As a peer support, you are the lead role model in our clients’ lives, your standard of living must be kept at a level for which they will strive. You must always maintain a professional attitude, refrain from the use of profanity, refrain from speaking in a demeaning or belittling way with clients, maintain a healthy boundary, and work positively with other members of the team. Always come from a position of care and concern with the clients’ best interest in mind.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Term Life/Voluntary Term Life/AD&D/Short Term Disability/Voluntary Accident Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Sick Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees