Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Peer Specialist I (Watkins, CO) - 10952
Watkins, CO · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago
RecruitingEHR/EMRCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
- Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care.
- We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights.
Responsibilities
- You will work to support clients with various challenges to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals by focusing on strengths, empowerment, and advocacy.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license required.
- Completion of accredited Peer Specialist training program highly preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred
- Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire
- Prior peer mentoring experience serving individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and/or homelessness highly preferred.
- Must be a person with lived experience including substance use disorders, homelessness support services, and/or mental health challenges with prior and/or ongoing recovery activity
- Using lived experience, ability to role-model recovery
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of confidentiality protocols & adheres to privacy laws/organizational policies regarding sensitive information.
- Engages in meaningful & authentic interactions through active listening, trauma-informed care, and empathy that promote trust.
- Recognizes professional boundaries and identifies potential conflicts of interests to maintain ethical standards in interactions with clients, coworkers, and stakeholders.
Benefits
- We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care.
- Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone.
- Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
- Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
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