Peer Support Professional
$37,835–$47,299 year
On-siteAlamosa, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Provide peer support services to individuals, assisting them in accomplishing goals, recognizing strengths, and utilizing community resources. Educate family members about recovery supports while initiating contact focused on communicated content and emotions. Engage in trauma-free group or one-on-one sessions, manage difficult situations ensuring safety, and transport individuals to appointments. Maintain clean locations, document interactions, and provide coverage for Peer 613, Peer 404, Day 1, the RAC, crisis paired response, and secure transports. Support your own recovery and model personal responsibility, hopefulness, and self-advocacy as a positive example of recovery.
Required Qualifications
- Pass a mandatory preemployment drug screening
- Must pass a mandatory criminal background test
- Associate's degree in computer technology or experience equivalent to 1-2 years' experience as system support
- Strong computer skills and experience with and knowledge of workstation OS
- Experience in supporting workstations and peripherals
- Workstation and peripheral deployment
- Must meet the Peer Coding requirements
- Must have lived experience, such as a personal history of: Drug or alcohol addiction and recovery
- Must have lived experience, such as a personal history of: Mental health condition diagnosis/experience and recovery
- Must have lived experience, such as a personal history of: Trauma
- Must have lived experience, such as a personal history of: Provision of care to a minor with an addiction or mental health condition
- Must successfully complete Core Competency Training, provided by the agency
- Must be willing to appropriately use and share personal experiences to promote hope, personal growth, and recovery
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