Peer Support Specialist at Axiom Care

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Client Monitoring, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Team Collaboration, Transportation, Compliance, De-escalation, Communication, Professionalism, Boundary Maintenance, Self-motivation, Flexibility, Substance Abuse Knowledge, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description The Peer Specialist monitors clients, provides peer support services individually and in a group setting. Transports them for treatment, communicates and documents all occurrences, and helps to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude, even when clients may be argumentative or non-compliant. In addition, certify clients and staff as peer support specialist. Responsibilities · Facilitate curriculum-based peer support groups · Certify applicable staff and clients as peer support specialist · Maintain compliance with peer support specialist training certification and credentialing · Monitor/supervise clients at all times. IE: Recovery Community, 12 step meetings, gym, outside activities, Outpatient Clinic, wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants. · Follows the direction and guidance of the supervisor on duty. · Ensure that clients adhere to program/facility rules. · Support & Intervention - verbally support clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing. · Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee. · Works as part of a highly communicative treatment team and supports staff in promoting treatment goals and values of the Axiom Care program · Complete documentation in the electronic medical record of: activities, interventions, client contact, client staffing and progress towards treatment goals · Supervision is defined as observing and directing the clients while they are in our program. While at our facilities, peer support must provide them with a safe environment, in which they recover, as it is an essential aspect to our helping them. As a peer support, you are the lead role model in our clients’ lives, your standard of living must be kept at a level for which they will strive. You must always maintain a professional attitude, refrain from the use of profanity, refrain from speaking in a demeaning or belittling way with clients, maintain a healthy boundary, and work positively with other members of the team. Always come from a position of care and concern with the clients’ best interest in mind. Who is Axiom Care? Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based provider of substance use treatment and recovery housing. Dedicated totransforming lives, Axiom Care serves fi nancially vulnerable and justice-involved individuals, creating apathway to a brighter future. Axiom Care offers comprehensive services encompassing multiple levels of care, including drug and alcohol detoxification, residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, medication assisted treatment, supportive housing, integrated care, and re-entry support. Axiom Care is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed with all seven AHCCCS insurers. What we offer? Medical, Dental, and Vision Employee Assistance Program Group Term Life/Voluntary Term Life/AD&D/Short Term Disability/Voluntary Accident Coverage 401(k) Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Sick Time Requirements Education and Experience · Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record, as determined by BBC’s insurance carrier · Must be 25 years of age (requirement in order to drive company vans) · Knowledge of Windows, basic email, Microsoft Word, timekeeping software, and basic computer navigational skills. · Shift Flexibility · Self-motivated and self-directed · Team player · Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment highly preferred · Active CPR and First Aid certification required (may be provided by BBC). Physical Requirements The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Employee will regularly be required to drive a passenger van. Employee may be required to be exposed to outside elements for prolonged periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Disclaimer The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Peer Support Specialist monitors clients and provides peer support services both individually and in group settings. They are responsible for facilitating peer support groups, certifying staff and clients, and ensuring a safe environment for recovery.