Peer Support Specialist

HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC • Florence, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides kind, empathetic support, coaching, mentoring, and education to individuals during their recovery process. The role provides recovery peer support services to an assigned caseload and documents services provided, while creating a positive experience for individuals served. This is a safety-sensitive position that includes tasks such as driving that may affect the safety, health, or reputation of the Agency, participants, the employee, or others. The position is based at 495 N. Pinal Parkway, Suite 106, Florence, Arizona, and is a day-shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
• Self-identify as an individual with lived experience of mental health conditions and/or substance use for which support was sought, and with more than one year of sustained recovery to share in peer-to-peer interactions.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• First aid, CPR, and crisis de-escalation training (such as CPI); training will be provided if active certification is not held.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Availability of a home telephone for Agency contact.
• Ability to type and working knowledge of computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively and develop rapport with participants with mental illness, their families, professional and support staff, and staff from community agencies.
• Ability to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations.
• Ability to sit for long periods, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and remain fully ambulatory to assist participants.
• Ability to operate a phone, fax machine, copier, computer, and Agency vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working in integrated healthcare, behavioral health, or residential settings.
• Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity.
• Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery peer support services to an assigned caseload.
• Offer support, coaching, mentoring, and education to individuals during their recovery process.
• Document services provided.
• Create a positive experience for individuals served.
• Operate an Agency vehicle and assist participants as needed.

Benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) investment plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to help improve the lives of patients and communities served.

What This Job Offers

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