Peer Support Specialist - Rio Fresco Shelter

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs throughout Arizona, including residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models.

About the role

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides one-on-one support and assists with day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The role utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support to engage with members in the community and facility. The Peer Support Specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Peer Support Specialist addressing one-on-one support needs.
• Provide support for day-to-day problem-solving related to community reintegration.
• Utilize assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support best practices.
• Engage with members in both community and facility settings.
• Promote a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders 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 certification within 90 days of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Supplemental insurance plans.
• Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness coverage.
• Pet Insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings and Health Care Savings plans.
• 401K with employer match (100% vested upon enrollment).
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Incentives and professional growth opportunities.

Pay

Very competitive pay rates.

About CBI

CBI is growing and expanding its services, offering tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. The organization values work-life balance and provides a competitive compensation structure. CBI operates 26 state-of-the-art facilities adhering to a “no wrong door” treatment approach, improving the quality of life for patients from all walks of life while maintaining dignity. 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.