Peer Support Specialist - Ranchwood Apartments

TERRO; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time

Tuition discounts

Gym memberships

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist members in a community setting, sharing personal experiences to support recovery and wellness. You will provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer/family support, while helping with care coordination and access to community resources.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented practice, documentation accuracy, and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Full benefits available, with a 40-hour work week in Glendale, AZ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience.
• Self-identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for 1–3 years and/or have family experience with mental illness or chronic disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide living skills training, peer and family support and recovery-based services.
• Assist members with care coordination and access to community supports.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements.
• Promote community integration, independence and self-sufficiency.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or 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: Glendale, AZ 85301(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; (Tues-Sat)Peer Support Specialist - B shift - 40 hours - 3pm-11:30p; (Tues-Sat)Benefits:Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their familiesMultiple dental plans - including orthodontiaFinancial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support4 Weeks of paid time off in the first yearWellness programPet InsuranceGroup life and disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program for the Whole FamilyPersonal and family mental and physical health accessProfessional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUsTuition discounts with GCU and The University of PhoenixWorking Advantage - Employee perks and discountsGym membershipsCar rentalsFlights, hotels, movies and moreAdditional language pay differentialMust 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.