Peer Support Specialist - Colorado Rapid Rehousing for Reentry

Description

A Peer Support Specialist leverages and models their individual lived experience of recovery from incarceration, addiction and/or mental health concerns, along with skills in resiliency and training, to deliver supportive services in the Colorado Rapid Rehousing for Reentry setting and promotes a wholistic mind-body approach to recovery and resiliency among program participants. This role requires knowledge of homelessness, incarceration, skills with support and advocacy, and provides connection to resources and treatment. The Peer Support Specialist embodies a positive spirit of recovery and resilience grounded in hope and optimism and facilitates program participant change through goal setting, education and skills building.

Requirements Must have maintained recovery from individually identified conditions(s) for a period of at least one year.

Lived experience of incarceration and in-depth knowledge of mental health/substance use.

Colorado drivers license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

**Position Type**

Part time

**Position Salary Range**:

$19.20 - $23.05

**Starting Pay:**

Based on experience

**Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status**

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension and 403b Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

Accident Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Loan Forgiveness

*Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer*