Peer Support Specialist

Description Under the supervision of Program Management, utilizing shared experience, working agency-wide to meet the needs of REN members. By providing support and assistance on an individual basis to set and achieve short- and long-term goals working toward and maintaining their recovery. Responsible for ensuring all services are provided consistently with REN’s philosophy and values.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensures center advisement is conducted on a regular and ongoing basis. · Provides support to members participating in center activities. · Maintains the minimum standard of 65% of worked hours in delivering services. · Maintains records to include required tracking and reporting. · Documents progress of each member served and submits billing timely utilizing the REN software program, meeting data validation expectations. · Works in partnership with program management to enhance programs, promote services, and increase membership. · Maintains positive relationships with clinic staff and leadership. · Meets program management directives and objectives through department strategic planning. · Participates in clinical staff meetings, trainings, all-staff meetings, and other activities as required. · Submits timely and accurate timecards, mileage, and reimbursement requests. · Completes administrative tasks which may include preparing documents, copying, faxing, and making/receiving REN-related telephone calls. · May be required to provide transportation to members on an as-needed basis. · Ensures advisement is conducted on a regular and ongoing basis in the various departments within REN, as required. · Ensures flexibility with schedule and willingness to accept assignments with little or no previous notice. · May be required to travel to other REN locations or offsite activities and programs. · Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

· Knowledge of the principles of behavioral health recovery and adherence to REN’s philosophy. · Knowledge of state behavioral health individuals and agency licensure regulations and requirements. · Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. · Ability to work under pressure and address events/crises that may develop unexpectedly. · Intermediate Microsoft Office experience and ability. · Type 40-45wpm · Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including both cargo and large passenger vans and other vehicles. · Ability to apply critical thinking, and sound judgment in an ever-changing environment with multiple and competing priorities.

EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· A High School Diploma/GED or higher · Completion of Peer Support Training and Peer Support Certification preferred. · Previous service delivery work experience in the behavioral health field. · A current Arizona Driver's License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). · Must be 21 years of age. · CPR and First Aid certifications · Tuberculosis test · Bilingual preferred but not required.