Peer Support Specialist - Rio Fresco Shelter

Community Bridges; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Scholarship programs

Descripción de la vacante

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist clients in PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services. The role focuses on one‑on‑one support, daily problem‑solving, and promoting community reintegration using recovery‑oriented practices.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 6+ months in Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse, and a CPSS or ability to obtain within 90 days. A valid AZ driver’s license and clean MVR are required.

Formación

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Current AZ Driver’s License (Valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 months) of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.
• Must have Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsabilidades

• The Peer Support Specialist addresses one-on‑one support needs and provides support for day-to-day problem‑solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community.
• Engages with members in the community and the facility using best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support.
• Promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Conocimientos

Behavioral Health experience

CPSS certification within 90 days

Driver's License

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CPSS certification (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting‑edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models.

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services will perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist addresses one-on‑one support needs and provides support for day-to-day problem‑solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility. The Peer Support Specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Skills/Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Current AZ Driver’s License (Valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 months) of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.
• Must have Fingerprint Clearance Card

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!),
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans
• Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness,
• Pet Insurance,
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings,
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment,
• Wellness programs,
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• Very Competitive pay rates

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field.
• *For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!

CBI Values your Career and have lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

About our Culture, commitment to employees!

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individual’s that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our 26 locations are all state-of-the‑art facility that provides top notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is Possible!

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!