Peer Specialist
Quick answer
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is hiring an in-office Peer Specialist in Watkins, CO, to provide recovery-focused mentorship and support to clients experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges.
- Role
- Peer Specialist
- Organization
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
- Location
- Watkins, CO
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide mentorship and support to individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges. Utilizing their own lived experience, the specialist helps clients navigate services, set recovery goals, and build resilience. This role involves active community outreach, facilitating support groups, and coordinating care with internal and external teams. Candidates must be committed to a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to foster independence and well-being.
What you'll do
- Provide mentorship and support to clients using personal lived experience.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
- Coordinate healthcare, housing, and behavioral health services for clients.
- Perform community outreach to monitor and support client needs.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
What it takes
- Personal lived experience with substance use, homelessness, or mental health recovery.
- Colorado driver’s license in good standing required.
- CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Peer Specialist training program completion preferred.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and adhere to privacy laws.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Choice of HMO/PPO health insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, free basic life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 5% retirement plan matching, and extensive paid time-off including holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote or in-office position?
This is an in-office position located in Watkins, CO, involving community outreach and client transportation.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required to apply?
Candidates must have lived experience regarding recovery or homelessness, a valid Colorado driver's license, and the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
How do I apply for this position?
The job posting does not provide a specific deadline or application link, though it notes the role will be posted for at least 5 days.
How to apply
Apply directly on Colorado Coalition for the Homeless's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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