Health Mentor, Family and Community Medicine (Multiple )

Health Mentor, Family and Community Medicine (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number

req22053

Department

Family and Community Medicine

Department Website Link

Location

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address

1030 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711 USA

Position Highlights

Position has been updated to multiple positions available

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!

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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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

One (1) year of relevant work experience required.

Current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist eligible to provide Peer Support Services in the state of Arizona required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish/English speaking preferred.

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

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

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

2

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Cheryl Glass

Open Date

2/24/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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