Peer Support Specialist

About the role

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. Provides living skills training, personal assistance, and peer and family support.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals.
• Develop plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living.
• Support members pursuing 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.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis.
• Ability to provide peer support and coaching in a recovery-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and wellness topics relevant to the population served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and wellness topics relevant to the population served.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including 401K.
• Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1).
• Additional language differential pay available.

Pay

Starting at $16/hour, DOE.

Schedule

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week.

Location

Location in Tempe.