Trauma-Informed Peer Support Facilitator for Mothers

Arizona Youth Partnership; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Youth Partnership seeks a Peer Support Specialist to create and facilitate support groups for pregnant and parenting mothers in the LAHMB program. You will register participants, schedule groups, provide peer support and use a trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities include facilitation of discussions, trainings, reporting, and community representation. Some evenings/weekends required; valid AZ driver license and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist or ability to obtain it.
• Knowledge of rural Arizona, prevention and substance use issues.
• Parenting experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication; computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate support groups for pregnant and parenting mothers.
• Collaborate with LAHMB staff to register participants and schedule groups.
• Provide encouragement and peer support; use trauma-informed approach.
• Attend trainings; facilitate discussions, modules and activities with fidelity.
• Assist with reporting and fundraising reporting; represent AZYP at events.
• Set up Nalox-Box kits and participate in evaluation tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Team player

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Peer Support Specialist certification

Tools

Nalox-Box kit management

Job description

Arizona Youth Partnership seeks a Peer Support Specialist to create and facilitate support groups for pregnant and parenting mothers in the LAHMB program. You will register participants, schedule groups, provide peer support and use a trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities include facilitation of discussions, trainings, reporting, and community representation. Some evenings/weekends required; valid AZ driver license and travel may be needed.