Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including a variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, CBI has held as its principal mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.
About the role
The Continuing Care Peer is an individual with lived experience in recovery who provides community-based outreach, support, navigation, and care coordination for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, substance use, homelessness, or crisis situations. This position provides peer support, outreach, care planning, and resource linkage both onsite and in the community. The Continuing Care Peer supports individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care, while ensuring follow-up, advocacy, and continuity of services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges.
- Experience in outreach, peer support, homeless services, or behavioral health preferred.
- Driver’s license (valid and in good standing) required.
- Clear 39-month motor vehicle record required.
- Peer Support Specialist certification from the Oregon Health Authority required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
About CBI
CBI is growing and expanding our services! As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers. For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley. Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support, backed by strong and competent leadership committed to ongoing professional development.
Benefits
- 5-week PTO plan starting upon hire.
- Competitive compensation structure.
- Wide range of unique benefits.
- State-of-the-art facilities with a “no wrong door” treatment approach.
Pay
Hourly rate: $19.00 - $22.80 per hour.