Clinical Performance and Safety Specialist Trainer (EMT)

Community Bridges Inc.; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Pet Insurance

Dependent Care Savings

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Performance and Safety Specialist to deliver essential training and ensure staff competency across multiple Arizona sites. You will conduct New Hire Orientation, teach CPR/First Aid and CPI courses, and collaborate with the Training Department to tailor unit-specific training plans.

The role emphasizes ongoing staff development, safety practices, and continuous monitoring of skills to improve program quality and outcomes for clients served by CBI.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the health care field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a training or education role preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical training programs and support ongoing staff development.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation and teach CPR/First Aid and CPI training.
• Monitor and assess staff competencies at assigned sites; collaborate with Training Department and program leadership.
• Support creation, implementation, and evaluation of unit-specific training plans to promote best practices.

Skills

CPR/First Aid training

CPI training

Staff development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

EMT certification (AZ)

Certified Nurse Assistant certification (AZ)

Job description

Performance and Safety Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

CBI is the premiere non‑profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting‑edge, nationally recognized, evidence‑based models.

Job Summary

The Performance and Safety Specialist (PASS) Team Member plays a key role in fostering a safe, well‑trained, and competent workforce by delivering critical training programs and supporting ongoing staff development. This position is responsible for conducting New Hire Orientation, as well as teaching CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training. The PASS Team Member ensures staff maintain required competencies through initial and continuous monitoring of skills and knowledge at their assigned site. Working collaboratively with Training Department and program leadership, this individual helps assess and address safety practices and training needs at assigned units. Additionally, the PASS Team Member supports the creation, implementation, and evaluation of unit‑specific training plans to promote best practices and enhance overall staff performance.

Education and Experience Required

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in the health care field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a training or education role preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) is preferred but not required for this position.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification (current and valid within the State of Arizona) is preferred but not required of this position.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Current AZ Driver’s License (valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!),
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans
• Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness,
• Pet Insurance,
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings,
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment,
• Wellness programs,
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• Very Competitive pay rates

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field.
• *For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley! *

CBI Values your Career and have lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

About our Culture, commitment to employees!

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individual’s that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our 26 locations are all state‑of‑the‑art facility that provides top notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!

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