Peer Coach - Independent Contractor Role

Hope COS • Colorado Springs, CO

142d • Remote

About The Position

HOPE COS is seeking experienced COPA State Certified Peer Coaches to provide peer-based support services for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges. This is an independent contract role focused on supporting recovery through lived experience, compassion, and dignity. This role is distinct from Qualified Behavioral Health Aide (QBHA) positions and does not involve clinical or behavioral health treatment services.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of continuous sustained recovery from substance use.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to complete timely and accurate data entry.
• Professional liability insurance is required.
• Ability to function as an independent contractor, providing own schedule and managing taxes and insurance.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, professional boundaries, and accountability.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Past justice involvement will not automatically disqualify applicants; results will be reviewed only for relevance to the responsibilities of this role.

Nice To Haves

• Active/valid Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) certification PREFERRED.
• Applicants who do not have their CPFS but are nearly ready to sit for their ICRC exam through COPA (must have already completed all 60 credits towards their state certification as defined by COPA and simply need their 500 hours of supervision).
• COPA Approved Trainings
• SRC Training Academy
• Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience providing peer coaching services.
• Relevant experience will be reviewed for alignment with HOPE COS’s values and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group peer coaching sessions, guided by lived experience and recovery principles.
• Accurately and promptly enter peer service data and documentation into designated systems, in alignment with program and funding requirements.
• Participate in regular CoacherVision sessions and scheduled consultation meetings to support quality peer coaching services and contract deliverables.
• Collaborate with HOPE COS staff and community partners, while maintaining full independence as a contractor.
• Uphold HOPE COS values of compassion, dignity, and respect in all services delivered.

Benefits

• Compensation will follow HOPE COS’s established contractor scales, with rates determined by experience and service type (individual or group sessions).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed