What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Mentor position at Terros and Careers?
Responsibilities
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 assistance, and peer and family support.
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location:
Priest Dr. - Tempe, AZ 85281
Additional Language Differential Pay Available
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4 weeks in year 1)
Pay starting at $16.05/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.
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 be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.05 - $16.78 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17