Peer Specialist II - Watkins, CO

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Current Colorado Peer and Family Specialist certification through the Colorado Providers Association (COPA)
• •Basic Life Support Certification
• •Colorado driver's license
• •Prior peer mentoring experience serving individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and/or homelessness
• •Lived experience including substance use disorders, homelessness support services, and/or mental health challenges with prior and/or ongoing recovery activity
• •Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents
• •Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others
• •Must be able to stand
• •Must be able to walk
• •Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel
• •Must be able to lift, pull, push
• •Must be able to write, type and use telephones, cellphone and online phone
• •Must be able to access and interpret information from computer screens and printed materials
• •Must be able to move throughout buildings & community sites to interact with clients, staff, and community partners
• •Must be able to move equipment and/or client belongings weighing up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to travel within the Denver metro area
• •Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including snow, extreme cold, hot, and other potentially severe conditions
• •Must be able to recognize professional boundaries and identify potential conflicts of interests
• •Must be able to actively advocate for the needs & rights of individuals/families
• •Must be able to demonstrate awareness and continuously seek to learn & apply inclusive language
• •Must be able to collaborate cross-departmentally with other Coalition Peer Specialists
• •Must be able to adhere to all state, county, and organization policies/laws regarding mandatory reporting
• •Must be able to effectively interface and utilize technology to complete work
• •Must be able to communicate effectively with others
• •Must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and apply sound judgement in high-pressure situations
• •Must be able to engage in meaningful & authentic interactions through active listening, trauma-informed care, and empathy
• •Must be able to establish trust and rapport with individuals, even in challenging or sensitive situations
• •Must be able to recognize and adhere to confidentiality protocols & privacy laws/organizational policies regarding sensitive information
• •Must be able to work primarily out in the community including client homes and/or at other CCH properties
• •Must be able to work with approximately 8-10 hours/week using a computer
• •Must be able to work in both team and individual settings
• •Must be able to work with approximately 50% of work time in direct client engagement
• •Must be able to work with approximately 25% to 49% of work time moving equipment and/or client belongings
• •Must be able to work with approximately 50% to 74% of work time moving throughout buildings & community sites
• •Must be able to work with approximately 75% to 100% of work time communicating with employees and others
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time writing, typing and using telephones, cellphone and online phone
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time accessing and interpreting information from computer screens and printed materials
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time moving equipment and/or client belongings weighing up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time climbing, stooping, kneeling
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time standing/walking
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time exposed to unpleasant odors, noxious fumes, excessive noise, and bugs/pests
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time exposed to direct and vicarious trauma including escalated behavior, substance use, death, mental health disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time exposed to business operations in various weather conditions
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating effectively with colleagues through adaptability to work in both team and individual settings
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time providing mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time facilitating counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time helping clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services including healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time transporting and/or escorting clients to scheduled appointments
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time collaborating alongside Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships with clients
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing ongoing client outreach within the community
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time ensuring timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems
• •Must be able to work with approximately 0% - 24% of work time performing other job duties as assigned