Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 at Brandon Courtyard residents. Engage and promote a wholistic mind-body approach to recovery and empowerment among program participants. This role requires knowledge of homelessness, and incarceration, skills with support and advocacy, and provides a connection to resources and treatment. Peer navigation relationship to help stabilize in PSH which embodies a positive spirit of recovery and resilience grounded in hope and optimism. Trauma informed practices, person centered methods and facilitates program participant change through goal setting and tracking, education, and skills building. Assist with transportation and health care appointments. Liaison with case managers and supportive, pro social activities (treatment)

Requirements

Requirements:

Must have maintained recovery from individually identified conditions(s) for a period of at least two years, homelessness and been stable at least 2 years. Conflict resolution, professional boundaries, ability to deal and listen to high traumatic stories. Understanding The Four Agreements, computer skills, Microsoft skills, required training, working with variety of backgrounds, Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

Position Type Part time: M-F 12-4pm with some Saturdays required

Position Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.05

Location Denver Metro

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 Long Term Disability Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED