Peer Support Jobs

Job Details

Job Location

Administration - 720 Hancock - Bullhead, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Any

Description

Position Summary:

Person in this position helps remove personal and environmental obstacles to recovery and illness management and linking individuals to community supports, and serves as a navigator and mentor in the management of personal and family supports

Essential Job Functions

• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare foundation
• Follow all procedures od CACFP and meals
• Help out where & when needed at the shelter
• Assist with groups and functions to include meals
• Attending to needs of clients and their children under supervision of the safe house of the Safe House supervisor
• Answer crisis line as needed

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses

• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you
• Possession of a valid Drivers License and able to quality for WC vehicle insurance
• Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Competencies:

• A minimum of 6 months
• A minimum of one year without involvement with law enforcement
• Demonstrated experience with leadership advocacy or governance
• A minimum of one year without receiving in-patient and/or intensive treatment services
• A minimum of 6 months of stable employment or active enrollment in educational setting
• Bilingual would be an asset
• Must have behavioral health lived experience
• Must be 18 Years of age or older
• In stable and safe housing
• Continues to participate in support groups and/or behavioral health networks
• Strong reading comprehension, written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Normal work hours are from a.m. to p.m. Regular attendance is required. Working overtime required and essential to perform job duties at times.
• Work is performed primarily in a residential setting