Recovery Advocate & Community Support Specialist

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with company match

PTO/Sick Time

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Holidays

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist members in a community setting, sharing personal experiences to facilitate recovery-based services. You will provide living skills training, personal assistance, and peer/family support to promote independence and self-sufficiency.

You will help with care coordination and connect members to community resources, while maintaining accurate documentation of engagements. A valid AZ driver license and fingerprint clearance are required.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or an associates degree in the field of medical or behavioral health.
• A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or a bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral health, or a master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences.
• Provide living skills training, personal assistance, and peer and family support.
• Help members with care coordination and access to additional community supports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

GED/High school diploma + 1.5 years behavioral health experience

Associates degree in medical/behavioral health

Bachelor's degree in behavioral field + 1 year behavioral health experience

Bachelor's degree in any field + 1 year behavioral health experience

Master's or higher in behavioral health

Tools

NextGen EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Terros Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist members in a community setting, sharing personal experiences to facilitate recovery-based services. You will provide living skills training, personal assistance, and peer/family support to promote independence and self-sufficiency.

You will help with care coordination and connect members to community resources, while maintaining accurate documentation of engagements. A valid AZ driver license and fingerprint clearance are required.