What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - 23rd Ave Health Center position at Terros?
Job Details
Job Location 23rd Avenue - Phoenix, AZ Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma / GED Travel Percentage Up to 50% Job Shift Day Shift Job Category Behavioral Health / Social Work
Description
We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team of caring professionals at our 23rd Ave Health Center in Phoenix, AZ.
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. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes .
Recently awarded among Arizona's Most Admired Companies in 2023 by AZ Big Media
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 under Court Ordered Treatment at our 23rd Ave Health Center.
Full-Time Employed : 40 hours / week
Location : 23rd Ave & Dunlap Rd. in Phoenix, AZ
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Generous PTO / Sick Time (4 weeks in year 1)
Pay starting at $17.18 / 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 and Family 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.
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
- Child Care Support 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
- Employee perks and discounts
Gym memberships
Qualifications
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.
Salary : $17
