Peer Support Specialist - Star Rise

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Greeley, IA

27d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Peer Support Specialist Star Rise Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday 12:30 pm – 11:00 pm Program: Star Rise Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Greeley, CO Posting Closes: 11.30.2026 At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering programs for all ages and backgrounds. Our work is grounded in collaboration, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices, creating meaningful, lasting impact every day. Why North Range Behavioral Health? Because your work should matter – and here, it truly does! Vision: Where Hope Begins, and Change Is Possible Mission: North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges. Values: Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery every day. Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity. Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers. About the Role: Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others on their journey to recovery? At StarRise, a brand new 58-unit Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) community in Greeley, you’ll have the chance to do just that, and more. Thoughtfully designed with trauma-informed principles, StarRise is more than just housing; it’s a healing-centered space that promotes safety, stability, and a fresh start. From peaceful one-bedroom units to bright, welcoming communal areas, everything here is built to empower residents as they rebuild their lives. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will walk alongside residents as they define and pursue their own goals, whether related to mental health, education, housing, or personal growth. Using your own story of recovery, you’ll offer guidance, teach practical skills, and show what’s possible through authentic connection and encouragement. Your support can spark hope, build confidence, and truly change lives. This position includes eligibility 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 family systems.
Actively engaged in personal recovery or resiliency plan for at least one year.
Strong motivation to support and inspire others in their recovery journey.
Demonstrated respect for individual strengths, independence, and self-determination.
Valid Colorado driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Brings empathy, lived experience, and passion for supporting others.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to clients under the guidance of an Administrative or Clinical Supervisor.
Use lived experience, empathy, and recovery-oriented practices to model hope, resilience, and effective coping strategies, supporting clients through coaching, role modeling, and appropriate self-disclosure.
Partner closely with therapists and the clinical team to coordinate services, respond to client needs, and support treatment goals while helping prevent crises, deterioration, or hospitalization.
Help clients access benefits, community resources, and supportive services by coordinating care with internal programs and external partners.
Support clients in identifying barriers to recovery or resiliency, recognizing warning signs, and building 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 support activities of daily living, while offering a compassionate, listening ear.
Promote medication awareness and effective communication with medical and mental health providers; assist clients in developing wellness, recovery, or crisis plans (e.g., SAMHSA tools, Psychiatric Advance Directives).
Provide encouragement and support to clients and, when appropriate, their families or support systems.
Advocate for clients across settings such as schools, nursing facilities, healthcare systems, and family environments.
Lead or support social, recreational, peer support, or consumer-run groups that foster connection and community.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation, including progress notes and electronic health records, ensuring services are ethically delivered and appropriately billed.