Health Mentor
University of Arizona
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Posting Number req18936
Department Family and Community Medicine
Department Website Link www.fcm.arizona.edu
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address 1030 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711 USA
Position Highlights The Health Mentor will provide recovery-oriented peer support and skills training services, teaching classes and providing mentoring sessions to assist community members with serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and/or general mental health conditions to increase their knowledge, skills and motivation to improve their health, reach their recovery goals, live independently, and integrate in their communities. The Health Mentor will also participate in community outreach recruitment activities, including occasional night and weekend activities.This position requires current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, eligible to provide Peer Support Services in the state of Arizona.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide person-centered health mentoring, skills training, peer support, and recovery-oriented assessment, motivational interviewing, and goal setting services, and work within protocols to maintain a clean, safe, welcoming recovery-oriented environment. Teach a variety of classes in accordance with the HWC curriculum, including but not limited to: Nutrition, Cooking Skills, Physical Activity, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Tobacco Cessation, etc.; and provide 1:1 peer support services.
- Complete required documentation in compliance with CSA certification, RBHA and AHCCCS requirements, such as progress notes, monthly summaries, assessments, incident reports, etc, maintaining CSA certification requirements, including required trainings, TB clearance, etc.
- Collaborate with team members, students, alumni, and members of adult recovery teams for coordination of care and continuous quality improvement. This includes providing first aid and coordination of care related to medical emergencies and providing transportation in a High Occupancy Vehicle.
- Participate in outreach recruitment presentations and activities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
- One (1) year of relevant work experience required.
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 5
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Grade Range Minimum $20.33
Grade Range Midpoint $25.41
Grade Range Maximum $30.49
Career Stream and Level PC1
Job Family Cmty Outreach
Job Function Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Cheryl Glass | glassc@arizona.edu
Open Date 3/8/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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