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Colorado Springs, United States Rocky Mountain Human Services Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Colorado Springs Office - Colorado Springs, CO

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$21.25 - $22.20 Hourly

Description

We value an equitable and inclusive workplace and seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and abilities

Why work at Rocky Mountain Human Services?
You will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to embracing the power of community to support individuals and families in creating their future.

RMHS provides great benefits such as:
  • Employer paid medical options, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous paid time off such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees only)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 403(B) with company match
  • Employee assistance program
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Homes for All Veterans (HAV) Peer Support Specialist provides supportive services to veterans experiencing homelessness and are also struggling with military trauma, mental health issues and/or substance misuse using a strength-based approach. Peer Support Specialists work one-on-one with veterans to help develop recovery goals, build skills, and coordinate/navigate services using their lived experience to promote stabilization and recovery while those veterans obtain housing. Working collaboratively with each veteran's Health Care Navigator (HCN), Veteran Support Specialists (VSS), and VA and Community Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery programs, the Peer Support Specialist assists veterans across all stages of the recovery process including transitioning into housing.

Essential Duties

Peer Support Services
  • Meet with identified veterans in person to achieve goals for stable housing, improved mental health, and recovery in coordination with other HAV staff.
  • Use relevant personal recovery experience to model self-care strategies to assigned veterans.
  • Respond to requests from HAV staff for peer support with timely outreach to the Veteran, and follow-up on the outcome of the request.
  • Attend team meetings to discuss veteran cases and provide feedback to the HCN and VSS as well as VA and community agency representatives.
  • Collaborate with VSS/HCN to link veterans to community and VA services and engage them in the recovery/treatment process.
  • Provide support services using a trauma informed approach to include advocacy, education, and mentoring, as needed.
  • Assist in the development/facilitation of skills training classes and provide peer counseling in a group setting.
  • Maintain confidentiality according to RMHS and HIPAA guidelines.
Documentation
  • Ensure that veteran contact is documented in Case Logic in a timely manner.
  • Complete paperwork as required by the Homes for All Veterans programs.
  • Write and submit reports, as needed in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Relevant training or work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources necessary for recovery and independent living and ability to teach those skills to other veterans.
  • Ability to educate veterans about health, wellness, recovery and recovery supports.
  • Ability to supportively respond to veteran calls and emergencies, as needed.
  • Ability to recognize and maintain healthy relationship boundaries with assigned veterans.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with RMHS staff and VA/Community agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • ***Must be a veteran***
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years' experience with mental health issues and recovery
  • 1-2 years' experience working in a peer support specialist or similar role
  • Personal experience with any of the following: personal mental health needs, substance use, and/or homelessness
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience working in behavioral healthcare.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Peer Specialist Training Certificate that includes the Colorado State Core Competencies.
  • Ability to complete required SSVF and RMHS training within six months of hire and continuing education as necessary. Required training will include Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training Course. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Mental Health First Aid, CPR/AED, and Motivational Interviewing.

    Driving Requirements
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of motor vehicle insurance
  • Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
  • No major violations in the past three years
  • No more than two moving violations in the past three years
  • Ability to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehicles
Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Relevant training or work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources necessary for recovery and independent living and ability to teach those skills to other veterans.
  • Ability to educate veterans about health, wellness, recovery and recovery supports.
  • Ability to supportively respond to veteran calls and emergencies, as needed.
  • Ability to recognize and maintain healthy relationship boundaries with assigned veterans.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with RMHS staff and VA/Community agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • ***Must be a veteran***
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years' experience with mental health issues and recovery.
  • 1-2 years' experience working in a peer support specialist or similar role.
  • Personal experience with any of the following: personal mental health needs, substance use, and/or homelessness.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience working in behavioral healthcare.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Peer Specialist Training Certificate that includes the Colorado State Core Competencies.
  • Ability to complete required SSVF and RMHS training within six months of hire and continuing education as necessary. Required training will include Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training Course. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Mental Health First Aid, CPR/AED, and Motivational Interviewing.
Driving Requirements
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of motor vehicle insurance
  • Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
  • No major violations in the past three years.
  • No more than two moving violations in the past three years
  • Ability to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehicles.