Peer Support Navigator EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center in Glendale, Arizona is looking for a Peer Support Navigator. This full-time position emphasizes assisting individuals to access mental health services and support through lived experience. Candidates must have personal experience in navigating behavioral health services.

The role includes coordinating resources, maintaining professional relationships, and meeting specific qualifications like having a valid Arizona driver's license. Generous benefits including PTO and medical plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Personal experience in receiving behavioral health services.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license with no major infractions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and monitoring RBHA/Community-based resources.
• Facilitating delivery of necessary services and support.
• Maintaining professional conduct consistent with ethical practices.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Ability to work independently and cooperatively

Empathy

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Education

Minimum of HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SPDAT knowledge/use

Job description

Who We Are

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non‑profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What You’ll Do

Are you looking for a career to help people but do not have a degree in behavioral health? Lived experience is valuable to us as we are looking for a Peer Support Navigator. A qualified candidate will have personal experience in receiving behavioral health services, have successfully navigated through the behavioral health system, and is ready to help others on their personal journey.

The Peer Support Navigator position is a full‑time position that will require some evening hours. The Peer Support Navigator serves as a bridge to ongoing services by coordinating and monitoring RBHA/Community‑based resources and facilitates the delivery of these necessary services and support. The goal is to provide individuals who are voluntarily and able to give informed consent, assistance in accessing services. Please note the following important qualifications: This position must be filled with a candidate that identifies as the recipient of mental health services in Maricopa County or has assisted family members in their mental health or substance abuse recovery process. Might identify as a Military Veteran, Service Member, or Service Family Member.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver's license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT – SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.

What You’ll Provide

• Minimum of HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a personal experience in behavioral health having received services with Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) personally.
• Peer Certification in Arizona is preferred.
• Knowledge/use of SPDAT is a plus.
• Experience with community behavioral health system.
• Must have a Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.

What We’ll Offer

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company‑paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short‑term Disability
• Tuition ReimbursementLicensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT‑SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT‑SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All employees of EMPACT‑SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees “at will” as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT‑SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.