Horizon Health and Wellness
ACT Peer Support Specialist
Horizon Health and Wellness, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States, 85230
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ACT Peer Support Specialist
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Horizon Health and Wellness
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.
We Offer
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k investment plan with company match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Qualifications The Peer Recovery Support Specialist’s main purpose is to provide kind, empathetic support, coaching, mentoring, and education for individuals during their recovery process. This position is safety‑sensitive and may involve tasks or duties that could affect safety, health, or reputation. The Specialist is responsible for providing recovery peer support services to an assigned caseload and documenting services rendered. Additionally, the Specialist creates a positive experience for individuals served where Kindness Matters.
Qualifications Required
Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate (or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire)
HS diploma or GED
Self‑identify as an individual who has a lived experience of mental health conditions, and/or substance use, and has sustained recovery for greater than one year to share those experiences in peer‑to‑peer interactions
Must be 21 years of age or older
Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
Certification in first aid, CPR, and Crisis De‑Escalation training (e.g., CPI); if you do not possess active certification training will be provided
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Have availability of a home telephone for easy access to Agency contact
Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping
Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check
Mental and Emotional
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
Able to positively interact and develop rapport with mentally ill participants, their families, professional and support staff, and various levels of community agency staff
Able to maintain a calm, non‑defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations
Physical
Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Able to operate phone, fax, copier, and a computer
Must be fully ambulatory and able to assist participants
Must be able to operate an Agency vehicle
Qualifications Preferred
Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health or Residential settings
Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Mental Health Care
Non‑profit Organizations
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ACT Peer Support Specialist
role at
Horizon Health and Wellness
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.
We Offer
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k investment plan with company match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Qualifications The Peer Recovery Support Specialist’s main purpose is to provide kind, empathetic support, coaching, mentoring, and education for individuals during their recovery process. This position is safety‑sensitive and may involve tasks or duties that could affect safety, health, or reputation. The Specialist is responsible for providing recovery peer support services to an assigned caseload and documenting services rendered. Additionally, the Specialist creates a positive experience for individuals served where Kindness Matters.
Qualifications Required
Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate (or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire)
HS diploma or GED
Self‑identify as an individual who has a lived experience of mental health conditions, and/or substance use, and has sustained recovery for greater than one year to share those experiences in peer‑to‑peer interactions
Must be 21 years of age or older
Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
Certification in first aid, CPR, and Crisis De‑Escalation training (e.g., CPI); if you do not possess active certification training will be provided
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Have availability of a home telephone for easy access to Agency contact
Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping
Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check
Mental and Emotional
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
Able to positively interact and develop rapport with mentally ill participants, their families, professional and support staff, and various levels of community agency staff
Able to maintain a calm, non‑defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations
Physical
Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Able to operate phone, fax, copier, and a computer
Must be fully ambulatory and able to assist participants
Must be able to operate an Agency vehicle
Qualifications Preferred
Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health or Residential settings
Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Mental Health Care
Non‑profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Horizon Health and Wellness by 2x
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