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.
Benefits
- 5-week PTO plan starting upon hire.
- Competitive compensation structure.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Strong leadership and supportive team environment.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
- Wide range of unique benefits.
CBI has been recognized by The Phoenix Business Journal as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley for the past four years. The organization values employee growth, offering career advancement and a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives and communities served.
Pay
Hourly rate: $19.00 - $22.80 per hour.