Recovery Coach - Peer Support Specialist - Tucson, AZ

Overview

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Recovery Coach - Peer Support Specialist for the Tucson location.

Working as part of a team for the Terros Health’s Families FIRST program. This individual will impact the lives of families trying to overcome the barrier of substance abuse to reach family reunification and self-sufficiency.

They will need to be compassionate, professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and have good time management skills.

Families FIRST (Families in Recovery Succeeding Together) is a program that help families involved with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) who are experiencing substance abuse.

This specialized treatment program assists parents in moving through the addiction recovery process.

We are a healthcare company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for the last 50 years.

We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day.

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity , Compassion , and Empowerment , we encourage you to apply!

Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2020, 2022, and 2023 by AZ Big Media

Responsibilities

is now hiring for a Full-Time Recovery and Peer Support Specialist / Coach.

For our Tucson location

Competitive Compensation

$ Bilingual Language Differential Pay Available!

The Recovery Coach draws upon their personal growth experience to carry the message of hope and recovery to individuals who are referred to substance use treatment services.

This position cultivates and secures a connection with the enrolled individual, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model based on their previous experiences.

Using evidence-based practices and strategies, the Recovery Coach may provide direct services to individuals such as : outreach and engagement, personal assistance in the completion of daily living skills, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, and group facilitation.

Terros Health offers an excellent benefit package including, but not limited to :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employer matched 401(k)
• Generous PTO / paid sick leave (4+ weeks in year 1)
• Wellness and employee assistance plan

Qualifications

Education / Work Experience :

• BHPP - High School Diploma, GED and six ( 6) weeks of Behavioral Health experience (volunteer experience may be accepted).
• Has one (1) year of continuous work experience.
• BHT - High School / GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience behavioral health (BH) field, including working with multi-problem families in the field of substance abuse, child welfare.

Required :

• Has received substance use treatment services (behavioral health or other type of treatment) and has completed the goals of such treatment such that the services have been closed.
• Has been substance-free for a minimum of six (6) months following treatment .
• Is a paraprofessional with training and / or certification in a substance use disorder or Recovery Coach Program (Certification training is available upon hire at Terros Health)
• Must pass background check in accordance with Terros Health and DCS requirements which includes, but is not limited to, no restraining orders within the last 36 months.
• Must have or obtain a valid Arizona Driver License, be (21 years of age) with a minimum 4 years driving experience. Must meet requirements of Terros driving policy.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment.
• Customer service skills, especially good communication skills are needed. Ability to work independently, with flexibility, and within prescribed deadlines.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical demands of this position 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.