Peer Support Specialist - Ranchwood Apartments (8557)

Terros Health • Glendale, AZ

4d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care.

Terros Health and Lifewell have joined forces to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes. HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: Glendale, AZ 85301 (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)
Pay starting at $17/hour DOE

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
• At least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience
• 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
• Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to our members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing your own past or present personal experiences.
• Provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer and family support.
• Help members with care coordination and help them access additional 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

What This Job Offers

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