Denver
Peer Support Specialist I - Department of Public Health and Environment
Downtown Denver · Full-time
No sponsorship$24k-$30kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
- The salary range for this position is $23.89 - $29.86 per hour.
- 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with other multidisciplinary outreach teams and community partners to develop daily plan focusing on unique demographics, service needs, and other special considerations.
- Leverage lived experience and core competencies in Peer Support to cultivate meaningful, authentic relationships grounded in mutual respect and collaboration.
- Engage individuals with goal setting methods to identify services, resources, partners, and develop timelines to succeed in self-determined goals.
- Provide support for resource navigation to those seeking services
- Provide comprehensive support and accuracy in relation to data needs and collection
- Maintain documentation standards in recording daily activities and interactions
- Research and operationalize best practices of peer support and peer navigation services to inform work.
- Create and foster professional relationships with networks and organizations.
- Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE's responsibilities outlined in the City's Emergency Operations Plan.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $23.89 - $29.86 per hour.
Benefits
- The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
- We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
- Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals.
- DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment.
- DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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