Mesquite – Scattered Sites

Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

“Safety sensitive job”

Safety sensitive position is a job or position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. An employee has to be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist assists client in receiving the services needed and helps the client connect with those services. Deliver peer support services and transportation to Supportive Housing clients both in their homes and within the community.

Employee Benefits

Competitive Salary, Employer Subsidized Health Insurance for Employee and Family, Employer Matching 401 (k) plan (after 1 year), Employer Subsidized Dental Plan and Vision Plan, Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Training, 136 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) Per Year.

Selected by the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce as the best non-profit for Workforce Development in 2019, and Outstanding Non-profit in 2014.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Deliver peer recovery support services.

2. Utilize experiential knowledge through supportive story telling.

3. Provides food and assorted supplies to members as needed.

4. Accompany and/or transport individuals as needed.

5. Document services and information with the CT/One electronic health record.

6. Maintain all resident files in a confidential manner and in compliance with HUD and HIPAA standards.

7. Attend Old Pueblo Community Services weekly staff meeting and meet with Supervisory staff as required.

8. Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of six weeks of behavioral health work experience and preference of one year experience. Must possess and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification. Completion of the State approved PRSS Academy within 6 months of hire date. Recent outreach experience with unsheltered homeless individuals in the geographical area. Self-identify as an individual who: Is or has been a recipient of behavioral health treatment for mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and/or other traumas associated with significant life disruption and has an experience of recovery to share. Ability to learn and use evidenced based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, familiarity with Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed principles. Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules. Cultural competence of diverse populations. Bilingual, bicultural and/or Veteran a plus. Valid Arizona driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Employment References, drug screen and background check is conducted pre-employment.