Peer Support Specialist - Rio Fresco Shelter

Community Bridges, Inc.

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO (5 weeks)

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to support clients in PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services. You will provide one-on-one support, aid day-to-day problem-solving, and assist reintegration into community and residential settings.

You will apply recovery-oriented practices such as assertive engagement and harm reduction to build trust and promote ongoing treatment, fostering a safe, inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Qualifications

High school 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

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support and assist with day-to-day problem-solving to support normalization and reintegration into the community.
Engage clients using assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support approaches in community and facility settings.
Promote a safe and inclusive recovery environment and support ongoing recovery goals.

Skills

Highschool diploma

CPSS certification

AZ Driver's License

Clear 39-month MVR

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Recovery from substance use disorders

Certification in Addiction & SUD (pref

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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!),

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!