Peer Support Specialist - Fillmore Apartments (9031)

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package (401K)

Generous PTO/Sick Time

Bilingual pay differential

Paid holidays

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma/GED, 6 weeks of behavioral health experience, and Arizona Peer Certification, with strong customer service and interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office/NextGen EMR.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience.
• Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification.
• Self-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 disease.
• Valid 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 policy.
• Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
• Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy
• Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
• Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen
• Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to our members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing your own past or present personal experiences.
• Provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer and family support.
• Help members with care coordination and access to community supports.
• Promote community integration, independence and self-sufficiency, and maintain accurate documentation of member engagements.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

NextGen EMR

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Arizona State Peer Certification

Tools

NextGen EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Fillmore Apartments - Phoenix , AZ 85004Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $17.87 - $19.98 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work 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 ~ HEALING

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85004

(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

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

Pay starting at $17/hour DOE

Responsibilities

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.

Schedule(s) Available

Peer Support Specialist - A shift - 40 hours - 7a-3:30p; (Sun-Thur)

Benefits & Wellness

• 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
• 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
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing 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 memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience
• Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification
• Self-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 disease
• Valid 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 policy
• Must 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 philosophy
• Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
• Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen
• Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings

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.