POSITION: Peer Specialist
REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
1-2 years personal experience with mental illness and/or substance use
disorder with demonstrated competency in personal recovery and use of coping
skills
Successful completion of the Peer Specialist Training program (or
willingness and ability to complete such training) and ability/willingness
to complete additional training as needed
Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with people of different
cultures, backgrounds and with people with degraded levels of functioning.
Basic computer literacy skills
Ability to obtain and retain a Driver's License
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work flexible hours
Has an established WRAP Plan, APPR, or equivalent recovery plan
WAGE: $16.01/hr - $18.43/hr
BENEFITS: Benefits available
DAYS/HOURS: Full Time Position. Schedule to be arranged with employer.
DUTIES:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Peer Specialists serve as part of the treatment team and provide peer support
services to clients on an individual basis and in peer led groups. Peer
Specialists provide services in an office setting, in homes, and in the
community.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with the treatment team to enhance support for clients by functioning as
a peer role model
Exhibits competency in their personal recovery and use of coping skills
Works with client to draft wellness and recovery plans
Co-facilitates psycho-educational groups, and facilitates wellness groups,
skill building sessions, and other activities that support and strengthen
client's recovery
Coordinates client's access to community resources
Supports and teaches clients to advocate for services
Assists by arranging transportation to community resources, and transports
clients when directed by supervisor
Participates in meeting and in-services
Participates in supervision sessions.
Performs other job duties as assigned
JOB LOCATION: Sterling, CO
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online