Peer Support Specialist - Rio Fresco Shelter

Community Bridges, INC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency serving individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness through residential, outpatient, inpatient, medical home, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services.

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 role uses assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer-support practices to engage members in the community and at the facility. The specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe, inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to members.
• Support 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 a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual, described as five weeks.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings account.
• Health care savings account.
• 401(k) with employer match; 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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