Peer Support Specialist

Description

The Peer Specialist monitors clients, transports them for treatment, communicates and documents all occurrences, and helps to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude, even when clients may be argumentative or non-compliant. In addition, certify clients and staff as peer support specialist.

• Certify applicable staff and clients as peer support specialist
• Maintain compliance with peer support specialist training certification and credentialing
• Monitor/supervise clients at all times. IE:
  Recovery Community, 12 step meetings, gym, outside activities, Outpatient Clinic, wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants.
• Follows the direction and guidance of the Lead Shift on duty.
• Ensure that clients adhere to facility rules. Guidance and assurance of program guidelines and requirements at the RC & RF, and wherever and whenever in the presence of active program participants.
• Alcohol and Drug testing of clients on a regular and random basis and document results properly. Notifying the Lead Technician when necessary.
• Support & Intervention - verbally support clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing.
• Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee.
• Record Keeping/Documentation – daily shift reports, client behavioral incidents, and any consequences given to clients or turned into staff, maintenance needs, forms, or documents used by Axiom in the course of a treatment episode.
• Prepare rooms/units for new clients - When a client discharges treatment, his/her unit must be prepared for the next client, including but not limited to laundry, bedding, sanitizing all areas, and cleaning the refrigerator.
• Client Supervision – As a technician, you are the lead role model in our clients’ lives, your standard of living must be kept at a level for which they will strive. You must always maintain a professional attitude, refrain from the use of profanity, refrain from speaking in a demeaning or belittling way with clients, maintain a healthy boundary, and work positively with other members of the team.
  
  Always come from a position of care and concern with the clients’ best interest in mind. Keep an open line of communication with all staff via progress reports whether written or verbal. Random Drug and Alcohol testing, room and property searches will also be required.
• Property Management – Our facilities must be kept to the highest standard in terms of cleanliness, safety, and functionality to contribute to a positive client experience. Their immediate living environment plays a huge part in providing them with a positive treatment experience. Techs are required to oversee chores, inventory food, and cleaning supplies in the facility, and perform scheduled inspections of the premises.
  
  Some minor maintenance of the property as needed or reporting necessary repairs that are beyond your scope of expertise to the facilities department on a timely basis. Techs must prepare the living quarters upon discharge of a client, making room and bed ready for the next intake ie. Launder bedding, mop, and wipe down the furniture.
• As part of Axiom Care’s commitment to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), this position supports efforts to provide inclusive and accessible translation services for clients. Responsibilities may include participating in CLAS-related training, supporting language access initiatives, and promoting cultural sensitivity in day-to-day operations.

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services…