Peer Support Specialist
About the role
The Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services will perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist. They address one-on-one support needs and provide support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The PSS utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility. They embrace the recovery philosophy and promote a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.
- Engage with members in the community and the facility using best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support.
- Promote a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.
Requirements
- Highschool diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
- Minimum of six months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
- Current AZ Driver's License (Valid and in good standing).
- Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record.
- Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 Months) of hire.
- Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience Required: Highschool diploma or GED required. Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required. Minimum of six months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required. Current AZ Driver's License (Valid and in good standing). Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record. Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 Months) of hire. Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.
Skills
- Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field
- Assertive Engagement
- Harm Reduction
- Recovery Philosophy
Benefits
CBI Offers an excellent benefits package! Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans (Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness), Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
Pay
Very Competitive pay rates
Schedule
Not specified