Peer Support Specialist - Desert Cove (8512)

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401K plan

Bilingual pay differential

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Exclusive perks: Trip Reduction

Job summary

Terros Health in Desert Cove Clinic, Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to lead family group activities that support members and their families on the recovery journey. You will encourage families to participate in assessment, planning, and service delivery while maintaining focus on resiliency.

The role emphasizes empathetic communication, community integration, and accurate documentation of member engagements. A strong commitment to whole-person health is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in peer support or behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to facilitate family group activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family group activities supporting member recovery and family engagement.
• Encourage and support families through assessment, service planning, and service delivery.
• Document member engagements accurately and thoroughly.

Skills

Empathy

Group facilitation

Recovery focus

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Desert Cove - Phoenix, AZ 85029; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: High School Diploma/GED; Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.67 Hourly; Travel Percentage: Up to 50%; Job Shift: Day Shift; Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: 23rd Avenue & Peoria

Additional Language Differential Pay Available

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

Pay starting at $17.00/hour DOE

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.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in our Desert Cove Clinic.

Responsibilities

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be responsible for facilitating various family group activities that support and strengthen the member and their families assisting them in their recovery. You will be responsible for encouraging, assisting and supporting the family in expressing their perspective throughout the processes of assessment, service planning and service delivery while maintaining a focus on the recovery and resiliency. In addition, you will create and facilitate a variety of family group activities that support and strengthen a family’s journey of recovery. 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.

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

Health & Insurance Benefits

• 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

Financial Wellness

• 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

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually

Wellness & Family Support

• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members

Professional Development & Education

• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Exclusive Employee Perks

• Trip Reduction Program
• Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

Join a team that values your well-being, invests in your growth, and supports you every step of the way - at work and at home!

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.