Peer Support Associate

Responsibilities

As Lifewell's Peer Support Associate you will engage members in Independent Living Skills (ILS) activities, health and wellness promotion, personal assistance services, rehabilitation and vocational skills, training and development services and crisis management, to lead to community integration and self-sufficiency in living, learning, social and work environments. You will utilize your shared experience to monitor, evaluate and document member progress. Other duties include daily caseload monitoring and timely completion of required documentation.

If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our members live better lives by sharing your own experiences, apply now! At Lifewell, we promote from within and foster an environment that encourages career growth and development.

Benefits & Wellness

* Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families

* Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia

* Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support

* 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year

* Wellness program

* Child Care Support Program

* Pet Insurance

* Group life and disability insurance

* Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family

* Personal and family mental and physical health access

* Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs

* Employee perks and discounts

o Gym memberships

o Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix

o Car rentals

* Bilingual pay differential

Qualifications

• The position has a requirement of a shared experience. A shared experience is defined as personally utilizing privately or publicly funded behavioral health services, to include substance abuse treatment.
• Work experience in any field.
• Completion of Peer Support Training and Peer Support Certification.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
• Some assignments require a current Arizona Driver License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Background Check.
• Minimum 1 year recovery from drugs and/or alcohol.
• Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm.