Peer Specialist - Recovery Ctr

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Were hiring a Peer Support Specialist to join us our Recovery Solutions Center located at 2003 E. Fourth Street in Pueblo.

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

What Youd Be Doing

Peer Support Specialists have progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identify as peers. Because of their own life experiences, peers can support others in crises and assist them in recovery so they can remain in their community. The peer support specialist provides outreach and acts as a role model, ally, mentor, planner, advocate, educator, resource connector, and tour guide for clients.

Under the supervision of the recovery services manager the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for

• Informing, training, supporting, and empowering consumers of the Center.
• Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries and contacts in the workplace.
• Understanding and respecting all aspects of client/employee confidentiality.
• Assisting consumers in articulating goals and needs and advocating for self.
• Providing information and resources to consumers.
• Linking consumers to community resources/agencies.
• Assisting consumers in completing applications and or forms.
• Acting as a role model in demonstrating appropriate boundaries, communication, and coping skills.
• Promoting hope, personal responsibility, empowerment, education, and self-determination.
• Assisting in connecting consumers to the Center and promoting activities and membership.
• Facilitating or co-facilitating self-help and peer support groups.
• Assisting with daily activities such as shopping and light housekeeping.
• Assisting consumers in developing social and living skills to increase community integration.
• Training individuals how to access and utilize public transportation.
• Training and providing guidance/mentoring to volunteer peer specialists.
• Writing and submitting daily progress notes, monthly member self-evaluations, and six-month screenings into an electronic health records system.
• Attending and participating in events, conferences, and trainings within the mental health system and in the community.
• Assisting with trainings provided by the Center.

Physical requirements include the following:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Frequently communicates with physicians about medical notes, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

What Youll Like About Us

• Competitive pay. $17.45 - $21.21 per hour based on degree.
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo

What Were Looking ForThe Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Personal knowledge of and experience with mental illness or substance use
• Valid Colorado driver license and access to reliable transportation during work hours

What Wed Like to See in YouThe Nice-to-Haves

• Spanish language skills

Closing date: Open until filled EOE M/F