Recovery Peer Support Specialist - Empathetic Guidance

Horizon Health And Wellness; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Community impact

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide compassionate, recovery-focused support, coaching and education during the recovery process.

This safety-sensitive role emphasizes Kindness Matters in all interactions with patients and staff. You will document services, support an assigned caseload and help create a positive experience for individuals served, leveraging your lived experience in recovery.

Qualifications

• Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate (or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire).
• High School diploma or GED.
• Self-identify as an individual with lived experience of mental health conditions or substance use, who has sought support and has an experience of sustained recovery (greater than one year).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and Crisis De-Escalation training (e.g., CPI); if you do not possess active certification training will be provided.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Have availability of a home telephone for easy access of Agency contact.
• Ability to type and a working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Providing recovery peer support services to an assigned caseload and documenting services provided.
• Creating a positive experience for individuals served where Kindness Matters.

Skills

Empathy or compassion

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic clinical records

Computers

Fingerprint clearance system

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide compassionate, recovery-focused support, coaching and education during the recovery process.

This safety-sensitive role emphasizes Kindness Matters in all interactions with patients and staff. You will document services, support an assigned caseload and help create a positive experience for individuals served, leveraging your lived experience in recovery.