Peer Specialist PRN-Part-Time - ACT/CARE
About The Position
Health Solutions is hiring a PRN Peer Specialist to join its ACT/Care Team in Pueblo, Colorado. The Peer Support Specialist has progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identifies as a peer. Drawing on their lived experience, they support clients in crisis and assist them with recovery so they can remain in their community. The role provides outreach and serves as a role model, ally, mentor, planner, advocate, educator, and housing resource connector for clients. The position is under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Department. It includes client support and advocacy, housing and community-resource assistance, home visits, participation in community activities and trainings, and assigned clerical tasks. The position may involve travel of up to 25%.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Peer Certification or ability to obtain it within one 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.
- Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with HUD/DOH rules and regulations.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Inform, train, support, and empower clients.
- Establish and maintain professional boundaries and workplace contacts.
- Understand and respect all aspects of client and employee confidentiality.
- Assist clients in articulating goals and needs and advocating for themselves.
- Provide information and housing resources to clients.
- Link clients to community resources and agencies.
- Assist clients in completing applications and forms.
- Promote hope, personal responsibility, empowerment, education, and self-determination.
- Conduct client home visits and assist clients in finding alternative housing as needed.
- Participate in community-based committees addressing homelessness needs.
- Attend and participate in events, conferences, and trainings within the mental health system and community.
- Assist with trainings.
- Perform assigned clerical tasks, including data collection, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and prior authorization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays (for most positions).
- Generous paid time off (for most positions).
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Wellness program and wellness benefits.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance benefits, including pet insurance.
- Childcare.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Employee recognitions and celebrations.
- Warm and friendly work environment where staff respect and learn from one another.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
