CSP New Beginning Peer Support Aide

About This Role

This role assists adult community members who are opioid dependent or have co-occurring disorders by providing peer support services, engaging them in life skills training to enhance functioning and community integration. The incumbent utilizes shared experiences to foster self-sufficiency in various life aspects and helps clients cope with emotional and familial issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable, safe, and positive environment for clients, respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Orient and introduce new clients to the peer support program and its objectives.
• Utilize shared experiences to build a bridge with clients, monitor for possible crisis situations, and document patient's progress.
• Ensure participants receive event notifications and document support and case management services.
• Work with assigned participants, log meetings, and record services and information provided daily.
• Encourage patients to access primary medical care and early intervention for chronic disease conditions.
• Attend peer support training and ongoing additional training as required.
• Assist Health professionals to coordinate patient care, including contributing to patient reviews/reports.
• Participate in TTR meetings, trainings and other activities as required.

Requirements

• Obtained an eight (8th) grade level or above education
• Must be First Aid & CPR certified or obtain certification within one (1) month of hire
• Shared experience of personally utilizing behavioral health services (substance abuse treatment)
• Enrolled member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe
• Completion of Peer Support Training and Peer Support Certification
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card

Qualifications

• Eighth (8th) grade level or above education

Nice to Have

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred
• A valid Arizona Driver's License

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications