Mesa Recovery Support Specialist/ Driver

ADP, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Recovery Center S.T.A.R. East in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Peer and Recovery Support Specialist / Driver – BHT to provide recovery-focused behavioral health services and safe transportation.

Staff draw on lived recovery experience and training to help members strengthen coping skills and independence. Essential duties include facilitating group and individual services, coordinating with the clinical team, transporting members, and documenting in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• PRSS credential from an AHCCCS-recognized Peer Support Employment Training Program or ability to acquire certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a behavioral health-related field, or four years of related work experience with a HS/GED.
• PRSS credential alone does not establish BHT eligibility; meeting STAR hiring criteria is required.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, facilitate groups, and complete electronic documentation.
• Background clearance and agency training requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group services focused on recovery, coping skills, healthy relationships, and independent living.
• Support individualized service planning, intakes, outreach, and coordination with the clinical team.
• Safely transport members in company vehicles, complete vehicle checks, and maintain transportation records.
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation in the electronic health record.
• Recognize safety concerns, use de-escalation techniques, and follow crisis response procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries, protect confidentiality, and respect member rights.
• Participate in meetings, training, supervision, and clinical oversight.
• Assist with reception, member attendance, food and hygiene resources, outings, and opening/closing duties.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a behavioral health-related field

High school diploma/GED + four years of full-time behavioral health work experience

Job description

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East Recovery Center S.T.A.R. East, Mesa, AZ, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Peer and Recovery Support Specialist / Driver – BHT

Purpose of Position:

Provide recovery-focused behavioral health services and safe transportation to members at S.T.A.R. – Stand Together And Recover Centers, Inc. Staff use lived recovery experience and professional training to help members strengthen coping skills, build independence, and achieve individualized goals. This position requires both a PRSS credential and BHT qualifications and works under clinical oversight.

Essential Functions:

Facilitate individual and group services focused on recovery, coping skills, healthy relationships, and independent living.

Support individualized service planning, intakes, outreach, and coordination with the clinical team.

Safely transport members in company vehicles, complete vehicle checks, and maintain transportation records.

Complete accurate and timely service documentation in the electronic health record.

Recognize member safety concerns, use approved de-escalation techniques, and follow crisis response and incident reporting procedures.

Maintain professional boundaries, protect confidentiality, and respect member rights.

Participate in required meetings, training, supervision, and clinical oversight.

Assist with reception, member attendance, food and hygiene resources, outings, and opening and closing duties.

Perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications:

PRSS credential from an AHCCCS-recognized Peer Support Employment Training Program or the ability to acquire certification.

Meet STAR’s BHT hiring criteria through one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a behavioral health-related field; or

High school diploma/GED and at least four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.

Education, experience, and competency must be verified before placement in a BHT role. A PRSS credential alone does not establish BHT eligibility.

Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive company vehicles.

Ability to communicate effectively, facilitate groups, and complete electronic documentation.

Meet required background clearance and agency training requirements.