Community-Based Recovery Advocate (Peer Support Specialist)

Valleywise Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BLS certification

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide individual and group services to participants and families, helping navigate the service system, cope with stress, and build recovery skills. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote self-determination and connect people with community resources.

Responsibilities include community, workplace, and home visits, encouraging family engagement, and mentoring participants toward sustainable recovery while

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Prior personal or professional experience with adults with serious mental illness.
• Must be at least 21 years old per AZ regulations.
• Requires certification as a Peer Support Specialist through an ADHS/DBHS approved program.
• Requires AZ-issued driver's license in good standing and minimum insurance coverage.
• Must obtain fingerprint card within 90 days of employment.
• Requires BLS; AHA-certified BLS preferred and required within 3 months.
• This position requires operation of a vehicle and driving eligibility per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support services to participants and families.
• Assist in utilizing the service delivery system and understanding stressors.
• Connect participants with community resources and services.
• Engage family members to strengthen natural supports.
• Stabilize psychiatric symptoms and support recovery planning.
• Support self-determination and decision-making in care planning.
• Conduct services in community, workplace, and home as appropriate.

Skills

Peer support services

Behavioral health system knowledge

Recovery identity

Home & community visits

Flexible schedule

On-call rotation

Transportation to community

Verbal & interpersonal skills

HIPAA confidentiality

Independent work

Diversity awareness

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Valleywise Health is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide individual and group services to participants and families, helping navigate the service system, cope with stress, and build recovery skills. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote self-determination and connect people with community resources.

Responsibilities include community, workplace, and home visits, encouraging family engagement, and mentoring participants toward sustainable recovery while