Peer Recovery Specialist

Boulder Care • Colorado Springs, CO

14h • $25 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

Boulder Care is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time position. We are looking for individuals who reside in Colorado, have an active peer certification in good standing in Colorado, and have 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support, including experience navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes. The role requires a strong foundation in peer support principles, sound judgment, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with individuals navigating complex needs and barriers to care. In this work, you’ll support patient autonomy, meet individuals where they are, and help patients identify and pursue recovery goals that are meaningful to them. At Boulder, Peer Recovery Specialists use their lived experience intentionally to support individuals with substance use disorders. You’ll provide independent, recovery-oriented support that is trauma-informed and grounded in harm reduction.

Requirements

• Reside in Colorado
• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support, including experience navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes
• Active peer certification in good standing in the state of residence, where available
• Current certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, or the ability to obtain certification within 9 months of hire
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals utilizing non-traditional pathways to recovery
• Demonstrated understanding of barriers faced by communities historically underserved by healthcare systems

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer recovery support to patients with varying levels of need and complexity
• Build sustained, trusting relationships that promote recovery, self-efficacy, and community connection
• Use lived experience to support patients while maintaining clear boundaries
• Help patients establish recovery goals, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for achieving these goals
• Provide peer support during periods of increased vulnerability, including transitions in care and changes in recovery support
• Connect patients with appropriate community-based resources as needs are identified
• Coordinate effectively with clinical, care management, and community partners
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to engagement and develop peer-based strategies to improve participation and connection to services
• Recognize risk, safety concerns, and situations outside the scope of peer support and escalate as needed
• Collaborate with team leadership to implement projects and initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Contribution to meaningful, life-saving work!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits designed to take care of our employees and their families
• Mental health support via Talkspace
• 4 weeks of PTO accrued per calendar year, increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years of employment
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hr for every 30 hrs paid
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (after 6 months of employment)
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Company-provided hardware to support fully remote work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed