Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist Tempe, AZ Job Details Full-time From $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Gym membership Pet insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Customer service Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License Wellness coaching Medical records Driving Mentoring Working with individuals with mental health conditions NextGen Productivity software Nutrition education Smoking cessation 4 years Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Full Job Description Description 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 providing living skills training, personal assitance, and peer and family support.

Full-Time Employed:

40 hours/week Location in Tempe Additional Language Differential Pay Available Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1) Pay starting at $16/hour DOE Under the Agency's policies and professional requirements, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will participate as a member of the clinical team to mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals. This individual also assists in developing plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living. Focus on members pursing 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. HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media. Benefits & Wellness Multiple medical plans

• including a no premium plan for employees and their families Multiple dental plans
• including orthodontia Financial well-being
• 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year Wellness program Pet Insurance Group life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family Personal and family mental and physical health access Professional growth & development
• including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix Working Advantage
• Employee perks and discounts o Gym memberships o Car rentals o Flights, hotels, movies and more Bilingual pay differential Qualifications 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 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 pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings 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 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.