Peer Support Specialist- Forensic; Mofford Center

Description

Peer Support Specialist works closely with the entire treatment team to provide high-quality services to the clients we serve at Axiom Community of Recovery. A Peer Support Specialist provides emotional, social, and practical support to individuals in recovery by sharing personal lived experience and offering guidance, encouragement, and advocacy.

The role promotes hope, recovery, and empowerment. Those in this role provide direct services 1:1 and group sessions. Peer and Recovery Support Specialists provide transportation, assist clients in navigating community resources, accompany individuals to appointments or services where needed, help reduce barriers to engagement in services. Indirect service includes attending clinical oversight, staffing, other meetings as needed, and completing all clinical documentation by the end of each shift.

Shift: Full Time Hourly

Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

• Provide ongoing encouragement, validation, and support to clients to aid them in working toward their individualized recovery goals.
• Complete Biopsychosocial assessment, Patient Centered Assessment Method, and Relapse Prevention Plan as well as any other necessary paperwork upon admission.
• Facilitate psycho educational groups.
• Facilitate discharge planning, make appropriate referrals, complete all discharge paperwork on the day of discharge, and arrange transportation.
• Intervene with de-escalation, AMA blocking, safety planning, and emergency response protocol to crisis situations.
• Utilize CBT, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, trauma informed care and other evidenced based techniques within scope to help clients achieve their treatment goals.
• Educate clients on harm reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with all other departments to assess client progress, needs, and barriers.
• Always maintain strict adherence to all ethical standards and legal requirements.
• Challenge individuals to explore their strengths and overcome obstacles.
• Secure client information per HIPAA and CFR
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• Attend mandatory clinical supervision twice per month.
• Attend mandatory treatment team staffing daily or other meetings as requested.
• Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by management.

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Axiom Community of Recovery (ACR) is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting long-term recovery through peer-driven support, workforce development, and recovery-oriented services. We serve individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges by providing compassionate, community-based programs that empower people to rebuild and lead fulfilling, self-sufficient lives.

ACR specializes in peer support services, case management, workforce development, creative expression, and transitional living for Veterans. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of underserved populations by combining recovery support with practical life skills, employment readiness, housing stability, and opportunities for personal growth.

Through a holistic and empowering approach, ACR helps individuals build resilience, achieve independence, and create sustainable pathways to recovery.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong active listening skills to ensure people feel heard.
• Identifying needs and recovery goals
• Lessening feelings of isolation
• Proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to write business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery
• Understanding, training, and application of evidence-based practices
• Strict adherence to ethical treatment standards
• Strong time management skills

• Current and valid Peer Support Certification (Required).
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lived experience and at least 1 year in recovery.
• Active CPR and First Aid certification required (may be provided by the company)

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