Peer Support Specialist - Fillmore Apartments

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO/Sick Time

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-based services in a community setting, drawing on personal experiences to support members.

You will assist with living skills, personal support, and care coordination while promoting independence and community integration. Documentation of member engagements is essential and will be maintained during daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences.
• Assist with living skills training, personal assistance, and peer/family support.
• Assist with care coordination and access to additional community supports.
• Promote community integration, independence and self-sufficiency, and maintain thorough documentation of engagements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Non-judgmental approach

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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 85004(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)Full Benefits Package, including 401KGenerous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)Pay starting at $17/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!Schedule(s) Available:Peer Support Specialist - A shift - 40 hours - 7a-3:30p; (Sun-Thur)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 moreMust have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experiencePeer 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 NextGenMust pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screeningsPhysical 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.