Work to reduce overdose fatalities among high-risk populations in Pima County, with specific focus on individuals released from jail, who are engaged with pretrial services, and the drug court program in superior court.
Attend court proceedings and staffings as a representative of HOPE, Inc. Relay information on progress of members to the appropriate community stakeholders, track member outcomes and prepare reports/deliverables.
Meet with individuals before and after court to engage, provide peer support and complete needs assessment.
Provide members with education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, and substance-use treatment options for the completion of goals in the program scope of work.
Assists member in completion of legal consents and benefits coaching.
Assist Pretrial Services staff to maintain contact with program participants and help with referrals and linkage to care to ensure participants are receiving necessary services.
Distribute overdose prevention kits to include; fentanyl drug testing kits, naloxone nasal spray, and basic first aid supplies.
For individuals not engaged in services, complete a HEAPlus application if applicable, connect member/potential member with a Behavioral Health Home, coordinate with the Behavioral Health Home or engagement specialist to schedule an intake appointment, offer peer support service and provide a referral for peer services to a HOPE, Inc. Peer Specialist as applicable. Assist member in getting to the intake appointment and track successful completion of intake.
Conduct follow up calls post release with members/potential members until next court date to ensure member is getting needed supports and remind of court obligations for up to 45 days. This should be done with the goal of supporting the member in attending there next hearing (i.e.: phone call reminders, brief peer support during call, transportation needs, etc.)
Relates own recovery process in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals.
Works with member to navigate and use community resources in an effective manner.
Provides information on service options at RBHA direct contracted agencies and fulfills referral requirements when indicated.
Completes documentation for behavioral health record in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
Refer eligible members to HOPE center based services as appropriate.
High School/GED
Graduate from a peer support training certified by the State of Arizona.
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communications skills
Ability to implement organization-wide activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, developing policies and procedures for programming, and organizing the functions necessary to accomplish the activities)
Peer - Individuals must have first-hand knowledge of a behavioral health condition or substance abuse issue.
Must have lived experience as a person who has been in incarcerated in a Jail Setting or gone through court proceedings.
Must be at least 21 years of age per licensing requirements.
Valid Arizona Driver's license, Driver's license is an essential requirement for performing duties for this position with a Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.
1st Aid, CPR and proof of TB within last year
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