Part-Time - Overnight - Peer Support Specialist - Detox

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Greeley, CO

4d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

North Range Behavioral Health is hiring a part-time Peer Support Specialist for its Withdrawal Management (Detox) program at the Merle Evans Center in Greeley, Colorado. The program provides around-the-clock, immediate and confidential support to people experiencing acute mental health symptoms or substance use withdrawal, including people who are intoxicated, actively withdrawing, or at risk of withdrawal. Care prioritizes dignity, safety, and evidence-based practices. Drawing on lived experience, the Peer Support Specialist creates an empowering environment where clients can identify and pursue recovery and resiliency goals. The role offers peer-to-peer engagement, practical coaching, encouragement, and support with goals such as social connection, education, housing, benefits, illness management, and overall wellness. The position works with guidance from an Administrative or Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with therapists and the clinical team. It is scheduled Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 11:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., and is eligible for a monthly performance bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Lived or relational experience similar to the population served, including experience with mental health challenges, substance use, co-occurring conditions, or child and family systems.
Active engagement in a personal recovery or resiliency plan for at least one year.
Valid Colorado driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Empathy, lived experience, and passion for supporting others.
Strong motivation to support and inspire others in their recovery journey.
Demonstrated respect for individual strengths, independence, and self-determination.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client services with guidance from an Administrative or Clinical Supervisor.
Use lived experience, empathy, and recovery-oriented practices to model hope, resilience, and coping strategies through coaching, role modeling, and appropriate self-disclosure.
Coordinate with therapists and the clinical team to respond to client needs, support treatment goals, and help prevent crises, deterioration, or hospitalization.
Help clients access benefits, community resources, and supportive services by coordinating with internal programs and external partners.
Help clients identify barriers to recovery or resiliency, recognize warning signs, and develop health habits that promote wellness and reduce the risk of relapse or crisis.
Coach clients in practical life and behavioral skills, assist with problem-solving and activities of daily living, and provide supportive listening.
Promote medication awareness and effective communication with medical and mental health providers; assist clients with wellness, recovery, or crisis plans.
Encourage and support clients and, when appropriate, their families or support systems.
Advocate for clients in settings such as schools, nursing facilities, healthcare systems, and family environments.
Lead or support social, recreational, peer support, or consumer-run groups.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes and electronic health records, and ensure services are ethically delivered and appropriately billed.