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Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Empower individuals by offering empathetic and practical support within the mental health system utilizing their own lived experience. Establish connections, share coping strategies, and inspire hope, actively contributing to the overall recovery process of individuals in need.

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Peer Support Specialists

Peer Support Specialists have lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and have undergone specific training. They offer empathetic and practical support to others dealing with similar issues, often working within the mental health system. Peer Support Specialists use their own experiences to connect, share coping strategies, and inspire hope, contributing to the overall recovery process of individuals in need.

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Peer Support Specialists are shaping the future of compassionate care.

Being a Peer Support Specialist, is more than just a job – it's a deeply fulfilling calling. You not only learn foundational healthcare skills but also build connections, offer emotional support, and make a real impact. This role isn't just about emotional connection to the work; it also offers many different career paths, from helping patients to working in an office or doing research. Your options are wide, and the career grows with your goals!

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PATHWAYS

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Provide essential compassionate care and support to individuals in need, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility assistance,fostering independence and well-being.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Empower individuals with disabilities or special needs, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily activities such as dressing, eating, medical appointments, and more.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Entry Requirements

Some college, no degree.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Support individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, providing essential assistance and monitoring behaviors as part of treatment plans under licensed professional supervision.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Entry Requirements

Some college, no degree.

Community Health Worker

Promote community health by encouraging healthy behaviors, advocating for health needs, facilitating communication with healthcare providers and social services, and implementing programs to enhance overall well-being.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Medical Assistant

Support physicians with administrative tasks and perform clinical duties including vital signs, medical history, patient preparation, blood drawing, and medication administration.

Entry Requirements

Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assist with basic care under nursing staff supervision, including health monitoring, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and potential medication administration.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPPORTING PROGRAMS

DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES

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NAZCARE - Apache Junction
 Non-Credit  

NAZCARE - Bullhead City
 Non-Credit  

NAZCARE - Chino Valley
 Non-Credit  

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