What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist Program Supervisor position at SummitStone Health Partners?
Overview
A Peer Specialist Program Supervisor is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.
The Mission:
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are:
A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Experiences and Backgrounds We Look For
If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.
- Location: Larimer County, CO
- Status: Full-time, 40/hrs. week
- Shift: Mondays, 11:00AM to 7:30PM and Tuesday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Occasional availability to help with weekend events.
What You’ll Do:
The Peer Support Program Supervisor works as part of the Peer Leadership team to ensure that peer services are operating effectively, identifies opportunities for administrative efficiencies, and works to streamline clinical workflows to maximize capacity. Assists the Peer Services Program Manager with operation and administration of peer program to meet the behavioral health needs of clients. Establishes standards that ensure peer resources are utilized at an optimal level, directs and develops staff, and collaborates with multidisciplinary professional staff. Responsible for administrative supervision of peer specialists embedded on various clinical teams. Prepares team for new and emerging treatments and/or service array changes. Responsible for on-site leadership, which may include providing crisis intervention, attending to needs of staff within the building, problem solving between treatment team members, or helping clients who are in need of assistance. Will perform direct client care for clients needing peer support services. All levels of staff at SummitStone Health Partners work within a highly collaborative team environment that supports ongoing education and learning. Our team-based model of care provides a safe, inclusive, and healing environment that builds on the capacity for resiliency and recovery in the children, adults, and families we serve. There are opportunities within our team-based model to attend company-sponsored training programs, complete certifications (such as CAT or CAS) and to learn from seasoned colleagues daily. You will find an unprecedented level of support, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth in this role. This position will demonstrate a commitment and provide leadership for Summitstone Health Partner’s values by delivering visionary and operational leadership while fostering trust, collaboration, and a diverse and inclusive environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Work as a team member with peer support services across SummitStone and with the other peer support services supervisors.
- Assist with developing an overarching strategic plan for recovery services at various SummitStone facilities.
- Serve as a resource person to clinical staff, case managers, and team leads regarding peer services.
- Responsible for on-site leadership, which may include providing crisis intervention, attending to needs of staff within the building, problem solving between treatment team members, or helping clients who are in need of assistance.
- Collaborate with other staff in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating peer services, including collaborating with Program Manager.
- Create schedules for peers and helps manage schedules and coverage needs in collaboration with clinical supervisors.
- Administratively supervises peers including approving timesheets, leave requests.
- Evaluate staff performance for all direct reports; address performance issues, resolve conduct and ethical issues; carry out disciplinary action when needed. Conduct performance reviews for all direct reports.
- Establish team-level management information and communication mechanisms.
- Assist with change management by coaching staff through necessary changes or program improvements.
- Ensure accurate records and reporting and compliance with county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding clinical staff, in addition to any reporting for grants/contracts assigned.
- Utilizing your life experience from your personal journey of recovery of addiction and/or mental health challenges will perform direct client care for clients needing peer support services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required:
- High school diploma or completion of G.E.D
- Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues (either personally or as a family member) with 2 years of sustained recovery
- 1 years of experience in a supervisory role
- At least 1 years of experience with program development and peer services.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
- Knowledge of diversity and inclusion with the relevant ability to engage, communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people of different backgrounds, identities, and culturally diverse communities
Preferred:
- Colorado Peer Specialist certification or willingness to immediately work toward certification. All trainings, work experience hours, and costs toward certification are covered in-house.
- Must have working knowledge of SAHMSA Peer Specialist Core Competencies and Colorado Practitioners Association Peer Code of Ethics.
- COPA Colorado Peer Specialist Certification (CPFS), current and in good-standing preferred.
- Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred.
Start With Yes
At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can’t always do it on their own. That’s where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move:
- You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
- You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
- Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
- You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
- Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn
Total Rewards
The typical hiring range for this position is $58,011 - $69,618 annually, based on relevant years of experience.
Benefits
We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career.
But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
- Flextime Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
Financial benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
- Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
- Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification
Health, Medical, and Wellness
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups
Based on working 20 hours per week
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
Salary : $58,011 - $69,618
