Peer Specialist--Crisis Living Room (54050)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and well-being of our community.

We’re hiring a PRN Peer Support Specialist to join us at our Crisis Services facility at 1310 Chinook Lane and Respite at 41 Montebello in Pueblo.

What You’d Be Doing

Peer Support Specialists have progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identify as peers. Because of their own life experiences, peers can support others in crisis and assist them in recovery, helping them remain in their community. The peer support specialist provides outreach and acts as a role model, ally, mentor, planner, advocate, educator, resource connector, and tour guide for clients.

The Peer Support Specialist works under the direction of the Crisis Services Supervisor and supervisory designee to

• Communicate with individuals seeking crisis services in the crisis living room and mobile crisis services
• Support clients by offering them information and hope.
• Reassure clients through active listening and consultation.
• Locate resources and make referrals to community partners;
• Transport clients as needed;
• Perform light housekeeping duties

Physical requirements include the following:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Frequently communicates with physicians about medical notes and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay. $17.45-$21.21 hourly, depending on degree
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, it includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance:  FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
• Employee recognition and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo

What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Personal knowledge of and experience with behavioral health services
• Valid Colorado driver license and access to reliable transportation during work hours
• Good driving record

What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves

• Spanish language skills
• Peer Certification 

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity;
• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm resolutions, use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and then demonstrate consistent follow-through;
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work;
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork; 
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service; and
• Obtain peer certification within 6-12 months of hire date.

EOE M/F

Salary : $17 - $21