Peer Support Specialist - Amelia Apartments

Paycom - ATS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

No-premium medical plan

Dental plan

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO/Sick Time

Job summary

Terros Health in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services in a community setting. You will share your experiences to support members, offer living skills training, and help with care coordination and access to community resources.

This full-time role is 40 hours weekly (7:00 am–3:30 pm, Sun–Thu) with a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, 401(k) match, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• : GED/HS diploma with behavioral health experience or related training.
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• An associate's degree in the field of medical or behavioral health, orA bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience.
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Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to members in a community setting.
• Facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences.
• Provide living skills training and personal assistance.
• Assist with care coordination and accessing community supports.
• Promote community integration, independence and self-sufficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of member engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Documentation

Education

GED/HS diploma

Associate’s degree in behavioral health

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year behavioral health experience

Arizona State Peer Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

NextGen EMR

Job description

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.HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALINGFull-Time Employed: 40 hours/weekLocation: Phoenix, AZ 85014Peer Support Specialist - A shift - 40 hours - 7a-3:30p; (Sun-Thur)(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)Full Benefits Package, including 401KGenerous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)Pay starting at $17.00/hour DOEResponsibilities:As Terros Health's Peer 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.If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our members live better lives by sharing your own experiences, apply now!Benefits & Wellness: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 familiesMultiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverageVision insuranceGroup life and disability insurancePet insurance401(k) plan with company matchInterest-free medical line of creditFinancial education, planning, and support resourcesMonetary company contribution toward eligible benefitsBilingual pay differentialGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first yearPaid Sick Time10 paid holidays annuallyComprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family membersTrip Reduction ProgramOngoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:ScholarshipsClinical supervisionContinuing 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 membershipsCar rentalsFlights, hotels, movie tickets, and moreEducation/Experience:GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or,An associate's degree in the field of medical or behavioral health, orA bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, orA bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral, orA master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral healthProfessional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferredPeer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer CertificationSelf-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 diseaseValid 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 policyMust have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employmentMust understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophyExemplify great customer service and motivational skillsGood interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactionsMust be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGenPhysical 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.