Peer Specialist Program Supervisor

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

7d • $28 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Program Supervisor works as part of the Peer Leadership team to ensure that peer services are operating effectively, identifies opportunities for administrative efficiencies, and works to streamline clinical workflows to maximize capacity levels of staff. This position will demonstrate a commitment and provide leadership for Summitstone Health Partner’s values by delivering visionary and operational leadership while fostering trust, collaboration, and a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• More than one year of experience in a supervisory role required
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues (either personally or as a family member) with 2+ years of sustained recovery required
• Colorado Peer Specialist certification or willingness to immediately work toward certification. All training, work experience hours, and costs toward certification are covered in-house.
• COPA Colorado Peer Specialist Certification (CPFS), current and in good-standing preferred
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required
• CPR and First Aid certification required at certain locations
• All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or completion of G.E.D. preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the Peer Services Program Manager with operation and administration of peer program to meet the behavioral health needs of clients.
• Assist with developing an overarching strategic plan for recovery services at various SummitStone facilities.
• Responsible for administrative and peer supervision of peer specialists embedded on various clinical teams, including approving timesheets and leave requests.
• Create schedules for peers and help manage schedules and coverage needs in collaboration with clinical supervisors.
• Prepares team for new and emerging treatments and/or service array changes.
• Responsible for on-site leadership, which may include providing crisis intervention, attending to needs of staff within the building, problem solving between treatment team members, or helping clients who are in need of assistance.
• Utilizing your life experience from your personal journey of recovery of addiction and/or mental health challenges will perform direct client care for clients needing peer support services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED