Peer Specialist I - Walk-in Crisis Center - Saturday and Sunday 10a-6:30p

WellPower - All Jobs•Denver, CO

12d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

WellPower seeks a Peer Specialist I to support people served in reaching personal goals and living healthy lives. The specialist supports and supplements clinicians’ treatment, counseling, therapy, and healthcare work. By sharing personal experience with mental illness, recovery strategies, and coping skills, the specialist helps people served pursue their own recovery and well-being. The role follows Intentional Peer Support principles to foster autonomy, choice, and mutuality. This position is based at the WellPower Walk-In Crisis Center in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The specialist helps people navigate available organizational and community services, supports personal and safety planning, connects people with resources, and assists clinicians and other program staff. The role does not include treatment planning, formal counseling, or therapy. Compensation is $27.79 per hour for Peer Specialist I. A language differential of $1–$2.50 per hour may apply. WellPower states that it offers a robust benefits package but does not list the individual benefits in this posting. Applications will be reviewed starting September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds may be required. The specialist may attend meetings at various locations and may transport people served in a personal vehicle when appropriate and available.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Lived experience of having received counseling and treatment and currently continuing one’s own recovery with mental health issues, including past or present participation in mental health services.
At least one year of work experience in the mental health field and/or the social work or human services field.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds to assist with daily life activities.
May be required to attend meetings at various locations and transport people served in a personal vehicle, as appropriate and available.

Responsibilities

Orient people served to programs, available services, and general information about WellPower and community partners.
Report clinical concerns, high-risk behaviors, and safety issues to clinical program staff or a supervisor, and follow their guidance.
Meet with people to discuss disposition plans and personal safety plans, and provide an informal opportunity to address fears and concerns related to trauma and crisis.
Document in the Electronic Health Record and obtain a National Provider Identification number for billing purposes; the position does not involve treatment planning, formal counseling, or therapy.
Work with program staff to develop and maintain a resource directory for people served.
Assist clinicians in developing and facilitating skills groups.
Help people obtain services that fit their life goals and recovery needs, including community and natural supports as well as organizational supports.
Assist in arranging and providing transportation for appointments and services.
Promote collaboration and resource sharing in areas such as food, clothing, transportation, recreation, medical care, insurance, housing, shelters, and employment, as appropriate.
Help people identify strengths and supports, and share problem-solving techniques for addressing fears and negative self-talk or self-stigma.
Assist program staff in maintaining accurate documentation.
Attend program team meetings, trainings, and supervision as scheduled.
Learn and maintain a trauma-informed environment of well-being.
Assist Housing Resource Specialists with housing searches and retention, including use of HUD Section 8 certificates and vouchers, alternative housing searches, landlord and tenant meetings, and related duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.