Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Transitional Housing
PeerSpecialist
“Peer Specialist at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Skills: Lived experience, Recovery support, Client advocacy. Provide mentorship and support to clients. Build skills in goal setting”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, Without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others, 24/7 facility operation, Shift work required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license, Minimum 1-year continuous recovery, Must maintain recovery throughout employment, Demonstrates clear understanding of confidentiality, Adheres to privacy laws, Recognizes professional boundaries, Identifies potential conflicts of interest, Adheres to all state, county, and organization policies/laws regarding mandatory reporting, Able to adhere to process protocol, Able to effectively interface and utilize technology, Able to communicate effectively with others, Able to remain calm, think clearly, and apply sound judgement in high-pressure situations
Nice to Have
Completion of accredited Peer Specialist training program, Ability to enroll and/or complete training program within the first 6 months of employment, Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL, Prior peer mentoring experience
What You'll Do.
Provide mentorship and support to clients
Build skills in goal setting
Build skills in problem solving
Facilitate counseling for clients in recovery
Facilitate activities for clients in recovery
Promote connection and agency
Help clients coordinate critical services
Help clients navigate critical services
Transport clients to scheduled appointments
Escort clients to scheduled appointments
Foster trusting relationships with clients
Ensure services provided are timely
Ensure services aligned to individual goals
Responsible for ongoing client outreach
Monitor needs that are recovery oriented
Ensure timely and accurate use of all company
Maintain complete up-to-date records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integrated teams; Internal teams; Outside community partners; Coalition staff; Cross-departmentally
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