Native American Connections
Peer Support Specialist (Outpatient)
Native American Connections, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Join Our Team at Native American Connections!
Who We Are: Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma-informed care grounded in respect and tradition.
Our Mission: Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality, comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing
throughout the communities we serve.
Why Work With Us? When you join NAC, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a movement. A movement that values cultural identity, honors resilience, and believes in the power of community. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to healing generational trauma, strengthening families, and building vibrant futures.
What We Do: Behavioral Health Services: Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services. Affordable Housing: Safe, stable, and supportive housing options - from transitional housing to permanent low-income housing. Community Development: Revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving Native heritage through community-based projects and education.
Our Values: Health & Wellness | Quality | Accountability | Growth | Interconnectedness/Belonging | Community
Now Hiring: We are seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals to join our growing team across various departments including clinical services, housing support, youth engagement, and administrative leadership. If you're passionate about social change, cultural advocacy, and serving diverse communities with dignity and care - NAC is the place for you.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Apply Today & Make a Difference Tomorrow: Visit https://www.nativeconnections.org/careers-at-nac/ to view open positions and join our circle of care.
Peer Support Specialist
Location: ASSESSMENT & OUTPATIENT SERVICES, 337 E. Virginia Ave Bldg B, Phx 85004
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist draws upon their personal growth experience to carry the message of hope and recovery to individuals who are currently enrolled in substance abuse treatment services. By offering outreach, encouragement, and support, the Peer Support cultivates and secures a connection with the enrolled individual, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides peer services for individuals in residential treatment. Meets with clients to discuss barriers and issues related to receiving full utilization of the service systems available. May provide direct assistance in the form of transportation, filling out forms making phone calls, or accompanying clients to appointments. Assists in finding necessary services other than covered services to meet basic needs Documents services are provided within 24 hours. Assists with direct care, Sober Socials, AA meetings, and co-leading group treatment. Attends training programs offered to enhance the effectiveness of the role. Interfaces with family members, or other involved parties for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing a person's functioning and recovery. Outreaches and follow-up of crisis contacts and missed appointments. Assists with the intake and admissions process daily. Participate in staffing, treatment planning and case conferences. Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
High School Diploma or GED required Peer Certification Training preferred WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills Data entry skills Excellent customer service skills Experience in working with the Native American population preferred Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving and organizational and time management skills Must be able to work well with others in a team approach Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors Demonstrate professionalism/boundaries/ethics Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card required
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE:
Preference is given to qualified Native American Applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. If claiming a preference, a copy of valid documentation will be necessary.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: This position is considered to be Exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws. Non-Exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek.
Who We Are: Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma-informed care grounded in respect and tradition.
Our Mission: Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality, comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing
throughout the communities we serve.
Why Work With Us? When you join NAC, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a movement. A movement that values cultural identity, honors resilience, and believes in the power of community. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to healing generational trauma, strengthening families, and building vibrant futures.
What We Do: Behavioral Health Services: Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services. Affordable Housing: Safe, stable, and supportive housing options - from transitional housing to permanent low-income housing. Community Development: Revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving Native heritage through community-based projects and education.
Our Values: Health & Wellness | Quality | Accountability | Growth | Interconnectedness/Belonging | Community
Now Hiring: We are seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals to join our growing team across various departments including clinical services, housing support, youth engagement, and administrative leadership. If you're passionate about social change, cultural advocacy, and serving diverse communities with dignity and care - NAC is the place for you.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Apply Today & Make a Difference Tomorrow: Visit https://www.nativeconnections.org/careers-at-nac/ to view open positions and join our circle of care.
Peer Support Specialist
Location: ASSESSMENT & OUTPATIENT SERVICES, 337 E. Virginia Ave Bldg B, Phx 85004
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist draws upon their personal growth experience to carry the message of hope and recovery to individuals who are currently enrolled in substance abuse treatment services. By offering outreach, encouragement, and support, the Peer Support cultivates and secures a connection with the enrolled individual, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides peer services for individuals in residential treatment. Meets with clients to discuss barriers and issues related to receiving full utilization of the service systems available. May provide direct assistance in the form of transportation, filling out forms making phone calls, or accompanying clients to appointments. Assists in finding necessary services other than covered services to meet basic needs Documents services are provided within 24 hours. Assists with direct care, Sober Socials, AA meetings, and co-leading group treatment. Attends training programs offered to enhance the effectiveness of the role. Interfaces with family members, or other involved parties for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing a person's functioning and recovery. Outreaches and follow-up of crisis contacts and missed appointments. Assists with the intake and admissions process daily. Participate in staffing, treatment planning and case conferences. Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
High School Diploma or GED required Peer Certification Training preferred WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills Data entry skills Excellent customer service skills Experience in working with the Native American population preferred Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving and organizational and time management skills Must be able to work well with others in a team approach Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors Demonstrate professionalism/boundaries/ethics Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card required
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE:
Preference is given to qualified Native American Applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. If claiming a preference, a copy of valid documentation will be necessary.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: This position is considered to be Exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws. Non-Exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek.