Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Bridges is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one support, assist with daily problem-solving, and promote normalization and reintegration into the community. The role emphasizes assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support in both community and facility settings.

The successful candidate will have at least six months of recovery from substance use or mental health issues, six months' experience in behavioral health, a valid AZ driver's license, and CPSS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum six months recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Minimum six months experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field.
• Valid AZ Driver's License in good standing.
• Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record.
• CPSS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support addressing client needs.
• Assist with day-to-day problem-solving for reintegration into the community.
• Apply assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer-support practices.
• Engage with clients in community and facility settings to promote recovery.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Problem solving

Peer support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPSS certification within 90 days

SUD certification preferred

Job description

Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. 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.

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services will perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist addresses one-on-one support needs and provides support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility. The Peer Support Specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Education And Experience Required

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Minimum of six months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
• Current AZ Driver's License (Valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 Months) of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.

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!

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• 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, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• 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 treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!