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Peer Specialist

4 months ago


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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.

We're hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join the Community Access Recovery and Engagement (CARE) team at 41 Montebello, Pueblo CO. Must be able to work Friday-Sunday from 7:00AM-7:00PM.

What You'd 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, and housing resource connector for clients.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for

* Informing, training, supporting, and empowering clients;
* Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries and contacts in the workplace;
* Understanding and respecting all aspects of client/employee confidentiality;
* Assisting clients in articulating goals and needs, and advocating for self;
* Providing information and housing resources to clients;
* Linking clients to community resources/agencies;
* Assisting clients in completing applications and or forms;
* Promoting hope, personal responsibility, empowerment, education, and self-determination;
* Conducts client home visits and assists clients in finding alternative housing, as needed;
* Participate in community based committees to address homelessness needs;
* Assisting clients with housing resources;
* Attending and participating in events, conferences, and trainings within the mental health system and in the community; and
* Assisting with trainings;
* Assisting in clerical task as assigned, including but not limited to: data collection, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, prior authorization;
* Other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

* Competitive pay. $17.22 hourly (depending on education)
* Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes:
* Ten paid holidays
* Generous PTO
* Health insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision with low deductibles
* Life and AD&D
* Free to all employees:
* Wellness benefits (Headspace, Walker Tracker, etc.)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Teladoc
* LifeLock identity protection
* Direct Path healthcare concierge


* Additional voluntary programs:
* Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Voluntary Life
* Allstate Voluntary benefits
* Pet insurance
* Childcare program with subsidies
* Subsidized YMCA membership


* Flexible schedule
* Tuition reimbursement


* Employee recognitions and celebrations
* Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
* Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo and surrounding communities

Qualifications

What We're Looking For-The Must-Haves

* High school diploma or GED equivalent
* Personal knowledge of and experience with mental illness or substance use
* Valid Colorado driver license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation during work hours
* Computer proficiency required

What We'd Like to See in You-The Nice-to-Haves

* Spanish language skills
* Experience working with HUD/DOH rules and regulations

Closing date: 5/15/2024 -- EOE M/F