Peer Support Specialist - Desert Cove (8512)

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in our Desert Cove Clinic.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: 23rd Avenue & Peoria

(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

Pay starting at $17.00/hour DOE

Responsibilities:

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be responsible for facilitating various family group activities that support and strengthen the member and their families assisting them in their recovery. You will be responsible for encouraging, assisting and supporting the family in expressing their perspective throughout the processes of assessment, service planning and service delivery while maintaining a focus on the recovery and resiliency. In addition, you will create and facilitate a variety of family group activities that support and strengthen a family's journey of recovery. Other duties include promoting community integration, independence and self-sufficiency, as well as maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements. If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our members live better lives by sharing your own experiences, apply now!

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

Health & Insurance Benefits

• 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

Financial Wellness

• 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

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually

Wellness & Family Support

• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members

Professional Development & Education

• 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)

Exclusive Employee Perks

• Trip Reduction Program
• Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

Join a team that values your well-being, invests in your growth, and supports you every step of the way - at work and at home!

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience.
• Professional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferred.
• Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification.
• Self-Identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 1 - 3 years and/or first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or chronic disease.
• Must pass DCS Central Registry check without any disqualifying events.
• Valid AZ Driver License. Must have valid Arizona driver's license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health's driving policy
• Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment.
• Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy.
• Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions.
• Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen.
• Must pass a typing assessment with a speed of at least 25 wpm.

Physical demands of this position are 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.