Peer Support Specialist, Substance Use Recovery
Quick answer
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is hiring a Peer Support Specialist in Colorado to provide mentorship and support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders through lived experience.
- Role
- Peer Support Specialist, Substance Use Recovery
- Organization
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
- Location
- Colorado (specific city not mentioned)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
A Peer Support Specialist with lived experience in substance use recovery, homelessness, or mental health challenges will provide mentorship and support to clients. The role involves facilitating counseling activities, coordinating integrated services like healthcare and housing, and performing community outreach. They work collaboratively with internal teams to foster trust and ensure client goals are met.
What you'll do
- Provide mentorship and support to clients based on personal lived experience.
- Facilitate counseling and activities for clients in recovery settings.
- Coordinate and navigate integrated services like healthcare and housing.
- Transport or escort clients to scheduled appointments.
- Perform community outreach to monitor client needs.
- Maintain accurate records of clinical/non-clinical services in EHR systems.
What it takes
- Lived experience with substance use, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
- Accredited Peer Specialist training program completion (preferred).
- CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Valid Colorado driver's license.
- Prior peer mentoring experience preferred.
- Bilingual English-Spanish or ASL preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
HMO or PPO health insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan matching (up to 5%), and extensive paid time-off including holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in Colorado.
What is the compensation for this role?
The specific salary or hourly rate is not mentioned in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have lived experience with substance use, homelessness, or mental health challenges and a valid driver's license.
When should I apply by?
The application deadline is not specified in the job posting.
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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