46 Peer Support Specialist (Tucson) Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Columbia Consulting Group is Hiring a Peer Support Specialist (Tucson) Near Tucson, AZ
What Easterseals Offers
- An additional 5000 dollars per year in incentive pay based on productivity
- Team Environment
- Training in evidence-based practices
- Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)
- Pay differential for bilingual individual
- Under direct supervision, provides supportive assistance to, and the modeling of self-advocacy with the member to help him/her research and access needed and desired community resources.
- Works cooperatively with others to assure the smooth and seamless delivery of comprehensive services to members.
- Assist members in choosing, obtaining and keeping wellness and healthy lifestyle related goals.
- Use a variety of methods, tailored to the individual, to move through the process of setting and reaching health and wellness related goals.
- Compile and share wellness and healthy lifestyle resources for members, staff and/or other stakeholders.
- Provide structure and support to promote personal progress and accountability.
- Assists in the development and coordination of activities, programs, and resources which directly support members or family members/caregivers of consumers in achieving wellness and recovery goals. For example: Assists consumers in obtaining benefits, i.e. SSI, AHCCCS/Medicare, Section 8, identification cards, food boxes.
- Ensures safety of member’s living environment (personal safety, food supply, utilities and appliances working, adequacy of furnishings, and lack of fire hazards).
- Provides instruction in activities of daily living (nutrition, meal planning, shopping, and meal preparation; budgeting; home cleaning and organization; personal grooming and laundry).
- Communicates with clinical team regarding members’ level of independent functioning and current levels of support provided.
- Travels to members’ residences to provide peer support, personal assistance and other supportive in-home services.
- Transports members to and from appointments (agency vehicle), as appropriate.
- Relates own recovery process in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals.
- Completes documentation for behavioral health record in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
- Advocates for members, as needed, to ensure delivery of necessary services.
- Provides crisis intervention, as needed, and notifies Supervisor and treatment team.
- Assists in the scheduling of follow-up appointments for members.
- Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.
- Ability to complete job responsibilities autonomously without daily oversight
- Ability to effectively use standard office equipment including but not limited to; computer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine
- Peer Support Certificate required.
- 2 years work experience providing direct care in healthcare required.
- Valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Vehicle in safe/operable condition.
- Clean criminal background check.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a valid AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
- CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
- Must be able to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment
- Must be able to stoop, squat, reach, stretch, ascend and descend stairs
- May work in an office setting
- Must be able to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as face mask, gown, goggles and gloves, for any amount of time necessary to provide a physical barrier to protect the employee and others.
- Must be able to remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude during stressful, potential crisis, and crisis situations
- Must be able to work in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands. Must be able to manage high volumes and unpredictability of work
- Must be able to remain flexible and reprioritize according to the changing demands of the day
- Must be able to manage stress in a fast-paced, unpredictable, intense setting
- Must be able to adapt to diverse cultural environments and communicate in a culturally inclusive manner
- Must be able to represent EBF in a professional manner in all situations
Job Summary
Full Time
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
$35k-65k (estimate)
05/20/2024
06/14/2024
columbianyc.com
STAMFORD, CT
50 - 100
1997
SAM LEHMAN
$10M - $50M
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
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About Columbia Consulting Group
Columbia Consulting Inc is a staffing and recruiting company based out of 7601 E Treasure Dr # 1905, Miami Beach, Florida, United States.
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