Peer Support Specialist II

Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play.

Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!

Work Setting: Crisis - Recovery Response Center; Peoria, AZ

About the Role

The Peer Support Specialist II provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The Peer Support Specialist II also assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual. The Peer Support Specialist II provides support to participants through assisting in resume building, job searching, and recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides coaching and mentoring to peer support staff through role modeling and guidance, modeling techniques and practices of peer support and self-help.
• Acts as a mentor for new team members, facilitating training opportunities for professional development.
• Provides support for participant wellness, groups, and other activities that strengthen recovery.
• Ensures all program elements and expectations are being met.
• Provides peer support to engage participants in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
• Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Models hope, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained.
• Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
• Completes clinical notes as required.
• Responsible for facilitating, documentation, transfers, and transition of guest care.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Assists with initial introductions to clinical team, serving as point of contact for participants.
• Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
• Coordinates transportation to external resources and facilitates community integration.
• Develops and maintains positive and constructive working relationships with team members.
• Creates peer-level curriculum and facilitates group activities.
• Aids participants with resume building, job searching, and recovery planning.
• Provides recovery support services in partnership with team members in the community.
• Assists individuals in maintaining healthy living within the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.
• Two (2) years of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Additional training in peer-related topics required.
• Experience in community navigation, resume writing, curriculum development, and family peer support.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy. If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
• Travel required based on business need.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass education verification check.
• Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).
• A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands

• May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses.
• May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

• May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility.
• May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.

State-Specific Requirements

• Arizona: Must be 21 years or older. Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.
• California: Must obtain Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) within thirty (30) days of hire. Two (2) years full-time behavioral health experience preferred, but not required, for the Art Works Program. Art-related experience is required to support the Art Works program.
• Louisiana: Must be 24 years or older.
• North Carolina (Peer Navigator): Proof of valid and unrestricted Driver's License. Proof of up-to-date vaccination records, must also include childhood vaccinations. If vaccination records are not accessible, must be willing to complete and provide proof prior to hire. Must be able to clear the authorized driving component for Recovery Innovations and provide proof of own personal auto insurance with a minimum level of coverage: $100,000 in bodily injury -OR- $100,000 in property damage -OR- both ($100,000 in bodily injury AND $100,000 in property damage).
• Washington: Additional specified state registration for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).

Pay

$23.50 - $25.50/hour

Schedule

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday | 7:00am - 7:30pm | Availability to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.

Benefits

As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs.
• A strong retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career.

We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.