Judicial Peer Support Specialist

The Judicial Peer Support Specialist is based out of the Steamboat or Craig office.

Position Overview

To advance issues around health equity and justice involved individuals, the Health Partnership seeks a Judicial Program Peer Support Specialist who is a well-organized, self-starter with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will exhibit the following:

• Culture Champion – Commitment to the Partnership’s mission and working with diverse partners.
• Results Producer – A results-focused orientation with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Agility – Ability to think strategically, foresee opportunities and challenges and adapt as needed.
• Strong Communicator – Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organization – Exceptional capacity to manage details, monitor progress and adjust accordingly.
• Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard, tackling challenges and is not afraid to take ownership of a situation.

Supervision Received: The Judicial Peer Support Specialist is based out of the Steamboat or Craig office and supervised by the Judicial Program Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

The Role: As the Judicial Peer Support Specialist, you will play an integral role in building and growing The Health Partnership’s judicial program to support and deliver high quality collaboration and care coordination with justice involved individuals and families. In your role, you will provide direct care coordination services across the Yampa Valley to justice involved individuals and families. The Health Partnership’s compliance and reporting requirements.

This position requires strong organizational and collaborative skills, an ability to work well under high-stress, empathy and commitment to healthy boundaries. A successful candidate will bring strong technical skills and business acumen to ensure programs are fully supported to consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with supervisor to ensure high quality, effective, and accessible delivery of all judicial based services.
• Increase community awareness and understanding of judicial services and resources.
• Collaborate with the Judicial Program Manager, Direct Services Program Director and peers to ensure all program deliverables are being met and program evaluations are conducted.

• Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals in, or interested in, recovery.

• Educate and work with clients to develop a comprehensive, goal-oriented care plan, including identifying barriers to care.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with supervisor to ensure high quality, effective, and accessible delivery of all judicial services. 

• Increase community awareness and understanding of judicial based services and resources.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to maintain inter-organization communication and cooperation. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and community meetings. Participate in community events.
• With support from Direct Services Program Director and the Judicial Program Manager, provide coordination, planning, and completion of all deliverable and contract performance goals in collaboration with other staff.
• Report regularly to Judicial Program Manager and collaborate across programs to ensure program fidelity, effectiveness and sustainability.
• Meet with clients in the local county jails to perform assessments, provide peer support, create goals, and support clients as they transition back into the community.
• Work with 14th Judicial Recovery Court Team to provide peer support as a member of the treatment team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Increase community awareness and understanding of judicial services and resources

• Aid with community connection and resources (maintain active up-to-date resource list across counties).
• Work in collaboration with team members and external partners, communicating effectively with team and external providers.
• Support the judicial program in all community collaboration efforts regarding judicial program
• coordination and support events.

Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals in or interested in recovery

• Model and teach self-advocacy skills.
• Provide support and empathy for people seeking services.
• Help clients with job skill development and employment.
• Help build motivation for change in clients.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and client centered philosophy toward clients; recognize internal biases and know when to refer to community resources.

• Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after they leave the program to ensure ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others at THP/in the community as needed.

Educate and work with clients to develop a comprehensive, goal-oriented care plan, including identifying barriers to care

• Co-create patient specific goals, objectives and measures that meet the patient’s needs and that have been identified through assessment.

General Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of sustained substance use disorder recovery; demonstrated commitment to their own recovery
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Ability to travel to clients in Routt and Moffat Counties
• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage totaling at least $300,000 per occurrence
• Completion of peer support specialist training and Colorado certification within one year of hire
• Strong administrative skills including personal computer skills and emphasis on experience with Microsoft suite including excel, word, and outlook. Familiarity/confidence in using social media platforms
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to Partnership policy and procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience and within the limits of policy and procedure
• Ability to work effectively with populations regardless of culture, age, economic, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, veteran or disability status
• Possess strong collaboration skills

Team Player:

• Engage in cross-organization efforts, connecting project work to the broader Partnership.
• Share unique skills and expertise with NCCHP team.

Requirements:
Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage totaling at least $300,000 per occurrence

Working Conditions:

• Up to 10% time traveling and flexible work schedule with some work remotely
• Meet with inmates in Routt and Moffat county jails and attend biweekly recovery court dockets
• Work location for administrative activity is in an accessible office environment
• Daily activity is 80% sitting or standing with extended periods of typing at a keyboard, 20% walking with occasional stooping, bending, reaching, twisting.
• Office equipment would include phone, computer, printer, copier on a daily basis
• Independent travel throughout the region, including during inclement weather

Compensation

This is a salary, non-exempt position, compensated on a salary basis and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

$56,650-$59,000 per year

Our Vision:

The Health Partnership is a trusted leader and community partner in helping all in the Yampa Valley have equitable access to health and well-being resources.

Our Misson:

To compassionately connect people to health and well-being resources so they can thrive.

Our Welcoming Work Culture:
The Health Partnership is proud to be a neurodivergent, LGBTQ , and culturally inclusive organization. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for people of all abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Salary : $56,650 - $59,000