Health Mentor

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2023 CLOSED ON 10/15/2023

Job Posting for Health Mentor at University of Arizona

HEALTH MENTOR

Posting Number
req10899

Department
Family and Community Medicine

Department Website Link
www.fcm.arizona.edu

Location
UAHS - Tucson

Address
1030 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 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.

This position requires demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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; state and optional 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, including 1-2 Saturdays per year, and 3-4 evenings per year.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
  • 1 year of related work experience required.


Preferred Qualifications

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
$18.30 - $23.97

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
5

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
Pamela Wagner | pamelaw@arizona.edu | 520-621-7910

Open Date
7/14/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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