Peer Specialist - ACT/CARE (54633)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Pueblo, CO

2d•$17 - $17

About The Position

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, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re hiring for a Peer Specialist to join our ACT/Care Team. What You’ll Be Doing The Peer Support Specialist has progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identify as a peer. Because of their own life experiences, the peer 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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent
Have a Peer Certification or the ability to obtain in 1 year
Personal knowledge and experience with mental illness or substance abuse
Computer proficiency
Valid Colorado driver license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation during work hours

Nice To Haves

Experience working with HUD/DOH rules and regulations
Ability to speak Spanish
Health Solutions expects all staff to Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Responsibilities

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
Assisting with trainings
Assisting in clerical tasks as assigned, including but not limited to data collection, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, prior authorization.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay $17.45 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
HS Funded: EAP, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
Childcare
Flexible work schedule
Employee recognitions and celebrations
Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another