Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges
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Job summary
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to address one-on-one support needs and assist with day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community.
The role employs assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support to connect with members in community and facility settings, upholding a recovery-focused, inclusive environment. CBI values ongoing training, offers generous benefits, and provides opportunities for professional growth
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in the behavioral health and/or substance use field.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
- CPSS certification or ability to obtain CPSS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Current AZ Driver's License in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Address one-on-one support needs and assist with day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community.
- Utilize assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support to engage with members in the community and facility.
- Promote a recovery-focused, inclusive environment for clients.
Education
Job description
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.
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.
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.
- Highschool diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders 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 Substances Use Disorders certification preferred.
- 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
- 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!
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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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