Peer Support Specialist

Description Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis providing living skills training, personal assitance, and peer and family support.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week Location in Tempe Additional Language Differential Pay Available Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year
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Pay starting at $16/hour DOEUnder the Agency’s policies and professional requirements, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will participate as a member of the clinical team to mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals. This individual also assists in developing plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living. Focus on members pursing goals through direct 1:1 and group coaching on health and wellness topics such as tobacco cessation, healthy diet and nutrition, health management, and supporting healthy interpersonal relationships.

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Benefits & Wellness We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families

Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage

Vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

Pet insurance
401(k) plan with company match

Interest-free medical line of credit

Financial education, planning, and support resources

Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits

Bilingual pay differential

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year

Paid Sick Time
10 paid holidays annually

Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members

Trip Reduction Program Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:

Scholarships Clinical supervision

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:

Gym memberships

Car rentals

Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience

Professional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferred

Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification Self-Identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 1 – 3 years and/or first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or chronic disease

Valid AZ Driver License. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy

Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment

Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings

Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy

Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions

Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in Next Gen Physical  demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.