Peer Support Specialist - Turney Apartments (7191)
$35,600–$40,000 year
On-site · Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide supportive services and recovery-based assistance to members in a community setting. Responsibilities include living skills training, personal assistance, and help with care coordination while promoting community integration and self-sufficiency. You should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, exemplifying customer service with a non-judgmental approach. Successful candidates will have relevant educational qualifications, including a high school diploma and experience in behavioral health, alongside a valid driver's license and fingerprint clearance.
Required Qualifications
- GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience
- Associates degree in the field of medical or behavioral
- Bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience
- Bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral
- Master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
- Valid AZ Driver License
- Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
Additional Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience
- Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy
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