Peer Support Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)/Bilingual

$32,240 - $32,240/Yr

Awrc - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Phoenix, AZ

Social Assistance

About the position

The Peer Support Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at AWRC in Phoenix, AZ, is a full-time role focused on providing support and rehabilitative services to women recovering from substance abuse. The specialist will serve as a mentor and advocate, helping clients navigate their recovery journey while promoting independence and well-being. This role requires bilingual proficiency in Spanish and involves direct interaction with clients, case management, and community resource referrals.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a live experienced expert, mentor, teacher, and advocate.
• Provides supportive services to adults recovering from alcohol and drug addiction including peer support, case management, community/service referral, education, living skills training, outreach, employment assistance and relationship skills training.
• Teaches independence and identifies a person's strengths, listens to people's experiences, and encourages success in recovery.
• Provides supportive services to family members of adult clients.
• Understands and recognizes the 'Stages of Change' for each individual client.
• Reads and implements client treatment plans under supervision.
• Provides transportation to and from appointments using a 12-passenger van.
• Recognizes, prevents, and responds to client crisis situations.
• Assists clients in accessing community services and resources.
• Records and documents client information in compliance with organizational standards.
• Ensures compliance with all necessary reporting requirements and billing procedures.
• Protects client rights and confidentiality.
• Recognizes and respects cultural differences.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior toward all clients, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Practices and role-models positive mental hygiene and recovery tools.
• Adheres to Arizona laws regarding the use of seat belts and car seats with agency vehicles.
• Participates in monthly supervision.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Peer Support Specialist Certification from the State of Arizona
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must pass a Background Check
• Must pass drug screening
• At least 1 year of experience working with substance abuse (AOD)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan