Peer Specialist I

1 week ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Full time
Peer Specialist I

Job Summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Peer Specialist I to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will work collaboratively with families and CCH teams to provide peer support and navigation/coordination services to assist clients in accessing the resources and developing the personal skills they need to secure and maintain stable housing, establish or remain engaged with healthcare services, establish positive and supportive social connections within the community, and identify and pursue meaningful activities that provide a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Utilize relevant personal experience to establish supportive, trusting relationships with peers to inspire hope and resilience and to foster the belief that recovery is possible.
Mentor peers regarding goal setting, skill-building and problem-solving activities with an emphasis on peer strengths and empowerment.
Provide individual and group peer counseling and support for peers in recovery. Provides guidance and encouragement to promote responsibility and participation in recovery.
Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all peer information.
Provides patient navigation and care coordination services in close collaboration with FSS case managers, clinicians, other CCH staff, and other community partners.
Guides peers through the healthcare system, facilitates interaction and communication between peers and health care staff and providers, and advocates on behalf of peers' interests and goals.
Transports/arranges transport and/or escorts peers to scheduled appointments at SSHC and elsewhere, as requested by program participants.
Outreaches peers in the community to assess status and monitor needs.
Works cooperatively with property managers and other residence staff to assure proper and timely services for peers and to maintain positive relationships with management and fellow residents.
Links peers with resources and supports within the community to increase social integration and sense of connectedness.
Serves as liaison with collaborating agencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships for the benefit of the peers.
Facilitates group activities to promote social engagement and community connection.
Record all services in a timely and complete fashion in the EHR
Maintain up to date records in EHR
Record telephone and other communications as needed in the EHR
Manage tasks and scanning as needed to have a complete and current chart
Maintain accurate information regarding client's insurance status
Utilize the EHR and any future upgrades as directed
Meets regularly with program manager for individual and team supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Peer Specialist training or willingness and ability to complete training within first 6 months of employment.
Peer mentoring experience serving people experiencing behavioral health challenges and/or homelessness preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Bi-lingual Spanish-English preferred.

Benefits

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless offers a comprehensive benefits package, including choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options, choice of dental insurance or discount plan, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses, free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, employee assistance program, dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting, and extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

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