CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on101, 3rd Street Southwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
This role is part of the UPC Peer Support department within Behavioral and Mental Health. The team is dedicated to promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and resiliency for individuals and families facing serious emotional, neurobiological, and behavioral disorders. The mission centers on identifying strengths to aid in recovery while addressing barriers to independent community functioning.
As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will coordinate services and resources to support patients across the lifespan, from neonates to geriatric adults. Your work involves providing personalized interventions to help individuals make informed, independent decisions, particularly during crisis situations. You will serve as a mentor to instill hope, teach symptom management and relapse prevention skills, and assist clients in navigating the healthcare system to access necessary medical, rehabilitative, and financial resources.
The position requires a proactive approach to patient safety and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to eliminate barriers to culturally competent care. You will facilitate the development of life skills, including daily living activities, socialization, and community functioning, while assisting in the creation of comprehensive service plans that include crisis management and recovery goals.
Candidates must hold a Certified Peer Specialist credential recognized in the State of New Mexico. A valid New Mexico Driver's License and CPR for Healthcare/BLS certification are required within 30 days of hire. A UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit is required within 60 days. The role involves subjecting to random alcohol and substance testing and tuberculosis testing upon hire.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively seek bilingual candidates in English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo to better serve our community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Work model: On-site
101, 3rd Street Southwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Skills: CPR For Healthcare, BLS, Certified Peer Specialist, New Mexico Driver's License, Unm Vehicle Operator's Permit, English, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa.
Education: High School or GED Equivalent required.