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. Terros Health and Lifewell have joined forces to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.
HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85014
Peer Support Specialist - A shift - 40 hours - 7a-3:30p; (Sun-Thur)
(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)
Pay starting at $17.00/hour DOE
Responsibilities:
As Terros Health's Peer Support Specialist you will provide supportive services to our members in a community setting and facilitate recovery-based services by sharing your own past or present personal experiences. You will provide living skills training, personal assistance and peer and family support. You will help members with care coordination and help them access additional community supports.
Other duties include promoting community integration, independence and self-sufficiency, as well as maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements.
If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our members live better lives by sharing your own experiences, apply now!
Benefits & Wellness:
We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
- Vision insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Interest-free medical line of credit
- Financial education, planning, and support resources
- Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
- Bilingual pay differential
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
- Trip Reduction Program
- Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
- Scholarships
- Clinical supervision
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
- Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
- Gym memberships
- Car rentals
- Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more
- Education/Experience:
- GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or,
- An associate's degree in the field of medical or behavioral health, or
- A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or
- A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral, or
- A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
- 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 have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
- 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.
Skills Required
- GED or high school diploma plus at least 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or an associate's degree in medical or behavioral health, or a bachelor's degree outside behavioral health plus 1 year of behavioral health experience, or a bachelor's degree in behavioral health, or a master's degree or higher in behavioral health
- Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification
- Self-identify as a behavioral health recipient in recovery for at least 1–3 years, or have firsthand experience with family members with serious mental illness or chronic disease
- Valid Arizona driver's license; at least 21 years old, with 4 years of driving experience and compliance with the employer's driving policy
- Valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to apply within 7 working days of starting employment
- Understanding and use of a recovery approach and philosophy
- Strong customer service and motivational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including effective listening and a nonjudgmental approach
- Ability to use computers and tablets, Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, and NextGen
- Professional experience in nutrition, fitness, and/or physical health
What We Do
Terros Health is a whole health, integrated care provider specializing in trauma-informed mental health, physical health, substance use recovery, and family services. They offer comprehensive medical care, counseling, and community-based programs to foster health and healing in individuals and communities.
