Pool Peer Support Specialist II - Days

Peer Support Specialist II - Days Change Lives with Recovery Innovations! Our mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of peer‑powered support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope! Job Type: Pool: Non‑Exempt Shift Details: 7:00am – 7:30pm (required to work two 12‑hour shifts per month). Availability to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition. Work Setting: Crisis – Recovery Response Center; Peoria, AZ Salary: $21.50 – $23.50/hour Specialties / Certifications: Successful completion of Peer Employment Training and certification as a Peer Support Specialist required. Summary of Job The Peer Support Specialist I provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The Peer Support Specialist I also assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Guest Care & Advocacy Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking. Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools. Models hope, personal responsibility and self‑advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained. Assists in developing natural supports and community living. Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose). Compliance & Risk Management Completes clinical documentation as required. Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. Cross Functional Collaboration Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals. Additional Duties Performs other related duties as assigned. Benefits As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to mental health resources and wellness programs. We offer a strong retirement plan with company matching and generous paid time off to support work‑life balance. In addition, we provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Job Requirements Education / Licenses Successful completion of Peer Employment Training and certification as a Peer Support Specialist required. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services. Skills Basic computer skills. Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools. Effective communication skills. Must be able to pass de‑escalation training, as defined by state requirements. Driving Requirements If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy. If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non‑Driver Attestation form must be signed. Miscellaneous Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement. Travel required based on business need. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism. Second‑Chance Employer: Must be able to pass a seven‑year background check, substance abuse testing, education verification, and applicable driving record checks where required. Equal Employment Opportunity Recovery Innovations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Physical Demands May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye‑hand‑foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Work Environment May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Remote or phone work may be used for certain positions. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Recovery Innovations is a second‑chance employer and we evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. #J-18808-Ljbffr RI International