Peer Support Specialist- Forensic (Mofford Center)

Axiom Community of Recovery; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Community of Recovery in Phoenix seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to work closely with the treatment team, offering emotional, social, and practical support through lived experience. You will provide 1:1 and group sessions, accompany clients to appointments, and help navigate community resources while promoting hope and recovery.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration across departments, with a full-time hourly shift and ongoing clinical

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong active listening skills to ensure people feel heard.
• Identifying needs and recovery goals.
• Lessening feelings of isolation.
• Proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to write business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery.
• Understanding, training, and application of evidence-based practices.
• Strict adherence to ethical treatment standards.
• Strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing encouragement, validation, and support to clients to aid them in working toward their individualized recovery goals.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment and related paperwork upon admission.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Facilitate discharge planning, referrals, and arrange transportation.
• Intervene with de-escalation, safety planning, and emergency response in crises.
• Utilize CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care within scope to help clients achieve goals.
• Educate clients on harm reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with all departments to assess client progress and barriers.
• Maintain HIPAA and CFR42 Part 2 compliance.
• Attend mandatory clinical supervision and treatment team meetings.

Skills

Active listening

Needs assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients

Time management

Education

4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Peer Support Specialist works closely with the entire treatment team to provide high-quality services to the clients we serve at Axiom Community of Recovery. A Peer Support Specialist provides emotional, social, and practical support to individuals in recovery by sharing personal lived experience and offering guidance, encouragement, and advocacy.

The role promotes hope, recovery, and empowerment. Those in this role provide direct services 1:1 and group sessions. Peer and Recovery Support Specialists provide transportation, assist clients in navigating community resources, accompany individuals to appointments or services where needed, help reduce barriers to engagement in services. Indirect service includes attending clinical oversight, staffing, other meetings as needed, and completing all clinical documentation by the end of each shift.

Shift: Full Time Hourly

Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing encouragement, validation, and support to clients to aid them in working toward their individualized recovery goals.


• Complete Biopsychosocial assessment, Patient Centered Assessment Method, and Relapse Prevention Plan as well as any other necessary paperwork upon admission.


• Facilitate psychoeducational groups.


• Facilitate discharge planning, make appropriate referrals, complete all discharge paperwork on the day of discharge, and arrange transportation.


• Intervene with de-escalation, AMA blocking, safety planning, and emergency response protocol to crisis situations.


• Utilize CBT, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, trauma informed care and other evidenced based techniques within scope to help clients achieve their treatment goals.


• Educate clients on harm reduction strategies.


• Collaborate with all other departments to assess client progress, needs, and barriers.


• Always maintain strict adherence to all ethical standards and legal requirements.


• Challenge individuals to explore their strengths and overcome obstacles.


• Secure client information per HIPAA and CFR42 part 2 standards


• Attend mandatory clinical supervision twice per month.


• Attend mandatory treatment team staffing daily or other meetings as requested.


• Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

About Axiom Community of Recovery (ACR)

Axiom Community of Recovery (ACR) is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting long-term recovery through peer-driven support, workforce development, and recovery-oriented services. We serve individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges by providing compassionate, community-based programs that empower people to rebuild and lead fulfilling, self-sufficient lives.

ACR specializes in peer support services, case management, workforce development, creative expression, and transitional living for Veterans. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of underserved populations by combining recovery support with practical life skills, employment readiness, housing stability, and opportunities for personal growth.

Through a holistic and empowering approach, ACR helps individuals build resilience, achieve independence, and create sustainable pathways to recovery.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong active listening skills to ensure people feel heard.


• Identifying needs and recovery goals


• Lessening feelings of isolation


• Proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.


• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals.


• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.


• Ability to write business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions


• Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery


• Understanding, training, and application of evidence-based practices


• Strict adherence to ethical treatment standards


• Strong time management skills

Qualification Preferences

• Current and valid Peer Support Certification (Required).


• Requires 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Lived experience and at least 1 year in recovery.


• Active CPR and First Aid certification required (may be provided by the company)

Required Competencies

• Understand Substance Use Disorders: Recognize complex context of substance abuse


• Application to Practice: Familiar with medical and pharmacological resources and DSM-5


• Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce


• Cultural Competence: Cultivates opportunities through diverse people; respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds, understands diverse worldviews, and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity as an opportunity, challenges bias and intolerance


• Group Facilitation: Understand and work with process and content. Facilitate group growth and group theory. Describe, select, and use appropriate strategies


• Documentation: Write comprehensive, clear psychosocial narrative and Knowledge of regulations. Prepare accurate, concise notes and record client progress in relation to treatment goals

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee will be sitting for long periods of time. The employee is potentially infrequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions