Peer Specialist - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

5d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking compassionate, recovery-oriented Peer Specialists for its Crisis Stabilization Unit team. In this fully onsite, community-based role, the Peer Specialist supports individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges as they work toward independence and wellness. The position uses lived experience to build authentic connections, provide milieu and case management support during Drop-In services, and help clients define and achieve recovery goals through individual and group engagement. The Peer Specialist connects clients with housing, healthcare, and community resources and collaborates with clinical teams to support continuity of care and transitions to community services. The position is 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) and offers two schedule options: Sunday–Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or Wednesday–Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. It is fully in-person at the Potomac Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The stated hourly salary range is $20.44–$30.65, with starting wage based on experience and company equity. Additional differentials may apply for specified weekend or swing shifts and for employees who pass a language assessment and meet the role’s language requirements. Employees must receive an annual flu shot and provide a negative TB test result before their first day; medical and religious exemptions may be requested. AMHR describes its mission as delivering state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery, with a vision of fostering hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Lived experience with behavioral health concerns.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Complete a Clinical Peer Specialist or Peer Coach training course within six months of hire.
Receive an annual influenza vaccination and provide a negative TB test result before the first day of work, unless an exemption is requested.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Peer Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

Help clients articulate personal recovery goals through one-to-one meetings and group sessions.
Support clients in identifying goals and developing recovery plans using their skills, strengths, supports, and resources.
Provide follow-up after clients’ admission or assessment with Crisis Services to support successful transitions to community-based services.
Help clients work with their case manager or treatment team to determine steps toward their goals and self-directed recovery.
Meet with clients in varied settings, including client, group, or family homes, community-based outpatient settings, and community agencies.
Help clients obtain services that fit their recovery needs by providing information about useful community resources and groups.
Inform clients about community and natural supports and how to use them in recovery.
Promote collaboration and sharing of community resources, including food, clothing, transportation, recreation, medical care, housing, shelters, and employment, as appropriate.
Support clinical staff in maintaining accurate data by conducting outreach and meeting with clients to ensure forms are current and entered in the electronic health record.
Assist clients with navigation and advocacy related to appointments and attendance, including criminal justice proceedings, medical appointments, and other needs.
Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with other members of their care teams.

Benefits

Health insurance through Kaiser.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment.
Accrued vacation pay of up to 12 days per year and accrued sick pay of up to 12 days per year, prorated based on FTE.
Two floating holidays, prorated based on FTE.
Eleven designated company holidays; employees in 24/7 programs or facilities who work their regular shift on a holiday receive regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary term life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Shift differential pay for specified weekend and swing shifts.
Bilingual differential pay for eligible employees who pass a language assessment and meet position language requirements.