Peer Support Specialist - Turney Apartments (8406)
About The Position
As Terros Health's Peer Support Specialist you will provide supportive services to our members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing your own past or present personal experiences. You will provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer and family support. You will help members with care coordination and help them access additional community supports. Other duties include promoting community integration, independence and self-sufficiency, as well as maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements. If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our members live better lives by sharing your own experiences, apply now!
Requirements
- GED/high school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, OR an associate's degree in the field of medical or behavioral, OR a bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, OR a bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral, OR a master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health.
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred.
- Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification.
- Self-Identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 1 – 3 years and/or first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or chronic disease.
- Valid AZ Driver License. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
- Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment.
- Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy.
- Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions.
- Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive services to members in a community setting.
- Facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences.
- Provide living skills training, personal assistance, and peer and family support.
- Assist members with care coordination and accessing community supports.
- Promote community integration, independence, and self-sufficiency.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
- 401(k) with a company match
- Interest free medical line of credit
- Financial education, planning, and support
- 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
- Wellness program
- Pet Insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
- Personal and family mental and physical health access
- Scholarships
- Clinical supervision
- CEUs
- Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
- Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
- Gym memberships
- Car rentals
- Flights, hotels, movies and more
- Additional language pay differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
