Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, INC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical home, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services throughout Arizona. Its programs serve individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness, using evidence-based models of prevention, education, and treatment.

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to address members’ support needs.
• Support 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 and embrace the recovery philosophy.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, with a stated starting accrual of five weeks.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance plans, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match; 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Ongoing training and support and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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