Peer Support Specialist – Recovery-Focused Caregiver

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

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.