About this role
As a Peer Support Specialist you will provide a safe and secure environment for our clients in a residential setting, engage them in services, designed to enhance functioning leading to community integration and self-sufficiency in living, learning, social and work environments.
If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our clients through their recovery, apply now!
At Terros Health, we promote from within and foster an environment that encourages career growth and development.
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HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING
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Schedule(s) Available:
8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
Duties Include:
- Conducting intakes for new patients, developing individualized ISPs and providing orientation to the program.
- Physical walkthrough and explanation of the expectations and requirements for the program for new patients.
- Conducting contact at least 2x weekly to assess ongoing needs and make adjustments to the treatment plan progress and goals.
- Connect the client with appropriate community resources and supports, including outpatient medical, child-care, employment, education, housing, and behavioral health supports and services.
- Educating and supporting the client through reintegration into the community, being successful in employment, and obtaining permanent housing.
Benefits & Wellness:
We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
- Vision insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Interest-free medical line of credit
- Financial education, planning, and support resources
- Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
- Bilingual pay differential
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
- Trip Reduction Program
- Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
Scholarships
- Clinical supervision
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
- Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
Gym memberships
- Car rentals
- Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma/GED and at least six (6) weeks of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
- An associates degree in a behavioral health field; OR
- A bachelors degree in the behavioral health field; OR
- A non-behavioral health field bachelors degree and one (1) year of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Must pass DCS Central Registry check without any disqualifying events.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Background check.
- Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm.
- Valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Current Arizona Driver License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Physical demand of this position is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.