Peer Specialist

Community Reach Center•Thornton, CO

7d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re Excited You’re Here! Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities. At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team! Employee’s First Approach – At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members. The Perks – We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Competitive compensation 401K with matching Wellness Program Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Internal Opportunities & Free trainings Shift differential pay when applicable Bilingual stipend pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable Healthy Work Life Balance Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday Tuition Reimbursement Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness. About the Role: The Peer Support Specialist is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s outpatient residential, and community-based programming. The Peer Support Specialist assists consumers in their recovery by sharing their knowledge of the behavioral health system. Assists consumers articulating personal goals for recovery through one-to-one meetings and group sessions.

Requirements

Minimum requirement High School Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
Certified peer specialist preferred, but not required
Experience working with adults who have mental illness preferred, but not required
Communication, organization, and time management skills
Ability to work independently in a community-based setting when needed
Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record
Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
Certified peer specialist preferred, but not required
Experience working with adults who have mental illness preferred, but not required
Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Orients new consumer to the program and available services
Provide individual and group peer support to current ACT and ASCENT consumers
Meets with consumer to create goal – plans and personal safety plans when needed
Partners with integrated treatment team to develop and maintain a database of community resources available to consumers
Utilizes resource database by recommending best services for consumers to aid in their recovery needs
Maintains accurate clinical documentation according Community Reach Center policies.
If clinically appropriate transport and accompany consumers to appointments
Outreach and engagement of consumers
Provide recovery focused skill building
Engage in supporting and educating family of consumers
Collaborates with treatment team to provide additional treatment support
Willingness to be trained in and support the hospital navigation and hospitalization follow up process
Other duties related to position as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401K with matching
Wellness Program
Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
Shift differential pay when applicable
Bilingual stipend pay
24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
Healthy Work Life Balance
Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.