Evening Peer Specialist & Building Safety Lead

The Empowerment Program; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Empowerment Program in Denver seeks an Evening Peer Specialist / Building Safety Coordinator for Beldame—a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt role combining peer support with evening building safety duties.

You will use lived experience to empower PSH participants while ensuring secure building operations, monitoring access, and responding to emergencies, with Medicaid documentation aligned to state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must possess active certification as a CPS or equivalent state-recognized peer credential in Colorado, or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Experience with Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) populations and vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of Medicaid documentation and service delivery per Colorado guidelines (BHA/HCPF).
• Strong safety, crisis management, and emergency-response skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with trauma-informed, culturally humble, gender-responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed peer-led support to PSH participants.
• Monitor building access and maintain a safe, orderly evening environment.
• Document clinical progress notes and service logs for Medicaid billing.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with clinical teams as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Peer support

Crisis de-escalation

Building safety

Medicaid documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CPS Certification

Job description

The Empowerment Program in Denver seeks an Evening Peer Specialist / Building Safety Coordinator for Beldame—a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt role combining peer support with evening building safety duties.

You will use lived experience to empower PSH participants while ensuring secure building operations, monitoring access, and responding to emergencies, with Medicaid documentation aligned to state guidelines.