Peer Recovery Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Two (2) years of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training that meets State of Colorado requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver's License.
• Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired.
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, incident, and/or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per Addiction Research and Treatment Services Department Policies.
• Must possess personal, lived experience with SUD or addictions, and maintain continuous recovery with existing sobriety supports.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources.
• Five (5) years of experience with supervision of Peer Recovery Specialists or Case Managers in a substance use disorder program.
• Extensive experience engaging with and supporting recovery communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to details.
• Ability to observe and evaluate behavior that is abnormal or concerning.
• Ability to develop healthy relationships with residents.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish boundaries with residents and manage difficult behaviors.
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to be open-minded and non-judgmental.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Peer Support staff and Recovery Home program oversight.
• Resident engagement and program coordination.
• Providing recovery-oriented services.
• Case management oversight.
• Recovery Home operations including health and safety.
• Coordinate outreach efforts to referral partners.
• Meetings and professional development for staff.
• Provide leadership and decision making.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service