Peer Coach (Peer Services)

Kids for the Future; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 9,100 - 18,200; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Aurora, CO is seeking a contractor to lead evening groups focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, recovery planning, communication, and goal setting. The role requires a PRSS certification and a high school diploma.

You will maintain strengths-based documentation within 24 hours, collaborate with clinical staff and peer supports, report safety concerns, attend biweekly supervision, and provide coverage as needed in housing units.

Qualifications

• PRSS certification through a Colorado approved program is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evening mindfulness and emotion regulation groups.
• Maintain accurate strengths-based documentation within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, peer support, and case management teams.
• Promptly report safety concerns or emerging client needs.
• Attend biweekly supervision and complete professional development.
• Provide coverage or shift adjustments as needed within housing units.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Emotional intelligence

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Location 14190 E Jewell Ave,Unit 9 & 10,Aurora, CO, 80012,United States
• Base Pay $200.00 - $400.00 / Week
• Employee Type Contractor
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Facilitate evening groups focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, recovery planning, communication skills, and goal setting

Maintain accurate, strengths-based documentation submitted within 24 hours of services

Guide clients in identifying and practicing healthy coping strategies and problem-solving approaches

Model appropriate emotional regulation, boundaries, and interpersonal communication in all settings

Collaborate with clinical staff, peer support, and case management teams to support continuity of care

Promptly report safety concerns, behavioral incidents, or emerging client needs to the appropriate team lead

Attend biweekly Peer or clinical supervision and participate in professional development sessions as required

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and skill-building group environment

Provide coverage or shift adjustments as needed within assigned client groups or housing units

Requirements

• Current certification as a PRSS through a Colorado approved training program (STRONG REQUIREMENT)
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation to travel between residential and outpatient locations
• Basic computer and documentation skills (training available if needed)
• Strong interpersonal communication, group facilitation, and emotional intelligence
• Ability to uphold confidentiality and practice professional boundaries
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving group dynamics and client needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in behavioral health, recovery housing, or outpatient treatment settings
• Familiarity with Medicaid documentation standards and strengths-based note writing
• Training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or harm reduction
• Previous facilitation of psychoeducational, behavioral health, or skills groups

Summary

This role centers on facilitating evening groups that focus on mindfulness, emotion regulation, recovery planning, communication skills, and goal setting. You will guide clients in developing healthy coping strategies and problem-solving approaches, while modeling appropriate emotional regulation and interpersonal communication to maintain a safe, inclusive, and skill-building environment.

Key responsibilities also include maintaining accurate, strengths-based documentation within 24 hours of services. You will collaborate with clinical staff, peer support, and case management teams to ensure continuity of care, promptly reporting any safety concerns or emerging client needs. The position requires attending biweekly supervision and participating in professional development, with flexibility to provide coverage as needed.