Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Non-profit
PeerSpecialist
“Peer Specialist at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Skills: Peer mentoring, Client support, Service navigation. Provide mentorship and support to clients. Build skills in goal setting & problem solving”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Complete internal credentialing and privileging process, Access to reliable vehicles
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification, Colorado driver's license, Demonstrates clear understanding of confidentiality protocols, Adheres to privacy laws/organizational policies, Recognizes professional boundaries, Identifies potential conflicts of interests, Maintains ethical standards, Establishes trust and rapport with individuals, Actively advocates for needs & rights of individuals/families, Ensures access to necessary services, resources, and support systems, Demonstrates awareness and continuously seeks to learn & apply inclusive language, Collaborates cross-departmentally with other Coalition Peer Specialists
Nice to Have
Completion of accredited Peer Specialist training program, Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL, Prior peer mentoring experience, Prior and/or ongoing recovery activity
What You'll Do.
Provide mentorship and support to clients
Build skills in goal setting & problem solving
Facilitate counseling and activities for clients
Promote connection and agency
Help clients coordinate & navigate critical integrated services
Partner with internal teams & outside community partners
Transport and/or escort clients to scheduled appointments
Foster trusting relationships with clients
Ensure services provided are timely
Align services to individual goals
Conduct ongoing client outreach within the community
Monitor needs that are recovery-oriented
Ensure timely & accurate recording of services
Record communications and tasks in EHR
Maintain complete up-to-date charts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integrated teams; Internal teams; Outside community partners; Coalition staff; Cross-departmentally
Communication Scope
Active listening
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