Peer Support Specialist - Turney Apartments

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Dental and health plans

Wellness program

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide supportive services to members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences. You will help with living skills training, personal assistance, and peer/family support, while aiding care coordination and access to community supports.

Responsibilities include promoting community integration, independence, and thorough documentation of engagements.

Qualifications

• Must have GED/high school diploma with 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or relevant degree.
• Associates degree in medical or behavioral health.
• Bachelor's degree with behavioral health experience (not in field) or higher in behavioral health.
• Master's degree or higher in behavioral health preferred.
• Self-identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for 1–3 years and/or have family experience with serious mental illness or chronic disease.
• Valid AZ Driver License and driving history requirements per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to members in a community setting.
• Facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences.
• Provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer/family support.
• Help members with care coordination and access to community supports.
• Promote community integration, independence and self-sufficiency.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Non-judgmental approach

Customer service orientation

Education

GED/High school diploma with 1.5 years behavioral health experience

Associates degree in medical or behavioral health

Bachelor's degree (not in behavioral health) with 1 year behavioral health experience

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree or higher in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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: Phoenix, AZ 850143p-11:30p; Tue-Sat(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)Full Benefits Package, including 401KGenerous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)Pay starting at $17.18/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!BenefitsMultiple 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 differentialGED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, orAn associates degree in the field of medical or behavioral, orA bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, orA bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral, orA master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral healthComputer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferredProfessional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferredPeer 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 NextGenPhysical 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.