Bilingual Peer Support Specialist I

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

Paid time off (132 hours)

Job summary

Office of the Municipal Public Defender in Denver, CO is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer support and resource navigation for clients in a fast-paced, court-connected setting.

You will work onsite with a team that includes attorneys and support staff, offering trauma-informed, client-centered assistance and helping clients access recovery resources and housing, services, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Possession of a peer support related certification is highly desired.
• Colorado Peer & Family Specialist designation or a National NAADAC CPRS designation or Mental Health America CPRS.
• Peer support specialist training completed or in-progress.
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, trauma, or related co-occurring conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and resource navigation for OMPD clients.
• Build person-centered relationships using a trauma-informed approach.
• Demonstrate SAMHSA Core Competencies for Peer Workers.
• Collaborate with OMPD staff across divisions to provide holistic representation.
• Link clients to recovery resources and community supports.
• Attend court, office, and jail to provide timely peer support and assist with reentry planning.
• Document progress and timelines in OMPD's case management system.

Skills

Peer support certification

Trauma-informed approach

Lived experience in mental health/sub/

Job description

Office of the Municipal Public Defender in Denver, CO is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer support and resource navigation for clients in a fast-paced, court-connected setting.

You will work onsite with a team that includes attorneys and support staff, offering trauma-informed, client-centered assistance and helping clients access recovery resources and housing, services, and benefits.