Peer Specialist - CCLR (54642)
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 a full-time Peer Support Specialist, to join us at our Crisis Services facility at 1310 Chinook Lane and Respite at 41 Montebello in Pueblo. SHIFT: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 6:00 pm to 6:00 am AND Friday-Saturday-Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Peer Support Specialists, have progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identify as peers. Because of their own life experiences, peers 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, resource connector, and tour guide for clients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Peer Support Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
- Personal knowledge of and experience with behavioral health services
- Valid Colorado driver license and access to reliable transportation during work hours
- Good driving record
- Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language skills
Responsibilities
- Communicate with individuals seeking crisis services in respite and the crisis living room
- Support clients by offering them information and hope
- Reassure clients through active listening and consultation
- Locate resources and make referrals to community partners
- Transport clients as needed
- Perform light housekeeping duties
Benefits
- paid holidays
- generous PTO
- EAP
- tuition reimbursement
- retirement
- insurances
- FSA
- premier wellness program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles
- Wellness benefits program
- 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
- Employee recognitions and celebrations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
