Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Non-profit
PeerSpecialist
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“Peer Specialist at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Skills: Peer mentoring, Recovery support, Client advocacy. Provide mentorship and support to clients. Build skills in goal setting”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve goals; Improve health, well-being, and stability
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Internal credentialing and privileging process, Access to reliable vehicles
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license required, CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment, Maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire, Demonstrates a clear understanding of confidentiality protocols, Adheres to privacy laws/organizational policies regarding sensitive information, Recognizes professional boundaries, Identifies potential conflicts of interests
Nice to Have
Completion of accredited Peer Specialist training program highly preferred, Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred, Prior peer mentoring experience highly preferred, Prior and/or ongoing recovery activity
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
Help clients coordinate integrated services
Help clients navigate integrated 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
Perform ongoing client outreach
Monitor needs that are recovery-oriented
Ensure timely recording of services
Ensure accurate recording of services
Maintain complete up-to-date charts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integrated teams; Outside community partners; Coalition staff; Cross-departmentally with Peer Specialists
Communication Scope
Active listening
Full Job Description
## Description This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. 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. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: · Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. · Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. · Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. · Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. · Using resources judiciously and effectively. Through lived experience that includes recovery from substance use, homelessness, and/or effective treatment of mental health conditions, the Peer Specialist offers insight & first-hand knowledge to support clients, families, and their integrated teams. You will work to support clients with various challenges to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals by focusing on strengths, empowerment, and advocacy. NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileg
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