Peer Support Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Maricopa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer. This is a great opportunity for a Peer Support Specialist to join our agency in our City of Maricopa location. The Peer Support position is a full time position which will require some evening hours. Experience working with severely mentally ill adults and the adult system of care is required. The Peer Support position serves as a bridge to ongoing services by coordinating and monitoring RBHA/Community based resources and facilitates delivery of these necessary services and support. Acts as a consumer advocate, assists consumers in the ISP process, assists in crisis intervention and outreach/engagement. The goal is to provide individuals who are voluntary and able to give informed consent, assistance in accessing services.

Requirements

Personal experience in receiving behavioral health services
Successfully navigated through the behavioral health system
Experience working with severely mentally ill adults and the adult system of care is required.
Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
Peer Support Certification is required within first 90 days of employment.
Must be a recipient or have received services through the community behavioral health system.
Must have the ability and willingness to share their experience of receiving behavioral health services.
Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
Must have a Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.
At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in the related behavioral healthcare field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Bi-lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and monitoring RBHA/Community based resources
Facilitating delivery of necessary services and support
Acting as a consumer advocate
Assisting consumers in the ISP process
Assisting in crisis intervention
Outreach/engagement
Providing individuals with assistance in accessing services
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.