Peer Support Lead - Community Connections

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Lead for the Community Connections program, a peer-run, client-driven initiative grounded in SAMHSAs 8 Dimensions of Wellness. This role empowers clients in their recovery journey by assisting with life skills, supporting recovery goals, mentoring peer team members, and promoting peer training certification. The ideal candidate brings lived experiencepersonal or through a family memberalong with strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly. If youre passionate about peer support and recovery, we encourage you to apply!

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $19.70 to $28.52 hourly

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Essential Functions:

• Support peers goals and successes to ensure peers are meeting the needs of their clients and their teams through adjunctive supervision.
• Conduct onboarding procedures specific to Peer Support.
• Coordinate and schedule Peer-specific trainings and certifications.
• Coordinate and host internal trainings and workshops for coding, note taking, etc.
• Collaborate with peers that are embedded in teams and with their managers.
• Provide feedback regarding peer services structure and opportunities for growth and development.

Peer Functions:

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 10 clients, dependent on program need.

Lead Functions:

• Plan and lead monthly formal training for peer specialists across programs.
• Facilitate periodic team meetings for peers with a 0.5 FTE or higher.
• Conduct structured supervision around peer issues in partnership with managers.
• Develop a communication structure between peers and managers.
• Work in tandem with manager to address and resolve disciplinary issues.
• Attend their own supervision meetings in alignment with direct supervisors expectations. Design and implement a structure for receiving and assigning referrals.
• Collaborate with Managers and peers to attend staff meetings with each peer, as needed.
• Collaborate with external agencies around peer best practices. Attend staff meetings as necessary based on client need.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Valid Colorado Drivers Licenses with a clean driving record.
• Lived personal experience, or experience caring for someone with lived experience, with managing mental health symptoms, substance use, or homelessness, or more than one of those conditions.
• Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Certification and the Peer Recovery Coaches certification or equivalent. If selected applicant does not have, they will obtain credential within six months of beginning the role.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office functions.
• Good communication skills, with focus on in person, verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and in multiple locations.

Required Vaccination and TB Test.

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.

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