Peer Support Specialist
2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Community Bridges, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join their team in Mesa, AZ. The role involves providing one-on-one support and assistance for individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.
About the Role
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will perform duties that address the support needs of clients, helping them with day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. You will utilize best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support, while promoting a safe and inclusive recovery environment.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of six months’ experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
- 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 CPSS certification within 90 days of hire.
Preferred:
- Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification.
Benefits
- Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!).
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans.
- Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness.
- Pet Insurance.
- Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings.
- 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment.
- Wellness programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more.
- Very Competitive pay rates.
Community Bridges
Providing integrated medical and behavioral health services throughout Arizona since 1982.
Mesa, AZ