Peer and Family Support Specialist

TERRO; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

401(k) plan with company match

PTO

Job summary

Terros Health seeks a Peer and Family Support Specialist to join an interdisciplinary team serving individuals with serious mental illness or general mental health needs under treatment orders at Priest Dr. Recovery Center.

The role involves living skills coaching, peer support, and care coordination in a community setting. Requirements include a high school diploma, 6 weeks of behavioral health experience, and Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience.
• Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification are required/preferred.
• Self-identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for 1–3 years or have family experience with serious mental illness.
• Valid AZ Driver License with 4 years driving experience and compliance with Terros Health driving policy.
• Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences.
• Provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer/family support to members.
• Assist with care coordination and help members access additional community supports.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Recovery mindset

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

NextGen

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Priest Drive - Tempe, AZ 85281
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work
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.
Recently awarded among Arizona's Most Admired Companies in 2023 by AZ Big Media

Seeking a Peer and Family Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our Priest Dr. Recovery Center.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ
(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)
Pay starting at $16.05/hour DOE

Responsibilities

As Terros Health's Peer and Family Support Specialist you will provide supportive services to our members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing your own past or present personal experiences. You will provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer and family support. You will help members with care coordination and help them access additional community supports.

Other duties include promoting community integration, independence and self-sufficiency, as well as maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements.

Benefits

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program

Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:

• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:

• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience
• Professional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferred
• 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

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.