Peer Recovery Specialist I

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Watkins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement savings matching

Extensive paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Peer Specialist to support clients with lived experience, helping them navigate housing, healthcare, and behavioral health services. The role emphasizes dignity, recovery, and advocacy to empower individuals and families toward stability.

Responsibilities include mentoring, facilitating recovery-focused activities, coordinating services, and maintaining up-to-date records, with travel across the Denver metro area required.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of accredited Peer Specialist training or be willing to obtain.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and support using lived experience to help clients set goals and overcome barriers.
• Facilitate counseling and activities for clients in recovery to promote connection and empowerment.
• Coordinate and navigate integrated services including healthcare, housing, and behavioral health with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR and other systems.
• Engage in ongoing client outreach to assess recovery needs and support goals.

Skills

Lived Experience

Peer Mentoring

Trauma-Informed Care

Active Listening

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Peer Specialist Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

EHR Software

Job description

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Peer Specialist to support clients with lived experience, helping them navigate housing, healthcare, and behavioral health services. The role emphasizes dignity, recovery, and advocacy to empower individuals and families toward stability.

Responsibilities include mentoring, facilitating recovery-focused activities, coordinating services, and maintaining up-to-date records, with travel across the Denver metro area required.