Peer Specialist I: Recovery, Housing & Wellness Advocate

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Watkins (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental plans and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Peer Specialist who brings lived experience with recovery from substance use, homelessness, or mental health challenges. You will mentor clients, provide counseling in recovery contexts, and help coordinate access to healthcare, housing, and behavioral health services.

With a focus on empowerment and advocacy, you will work with integrated teams to support clients in overcoming barriers and achieving personal goals within a trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Peer Specialist training program highly preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred
• Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides mentorship and support to clients through personal lived experience to build skills in goal setting and problem solving.
• Facilitates counseling and activities for clients in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Helps clients coordinate and navigate healthcare, housing assistance, and behavioral health with internal teams and partners.
• Transports or escorts clients to scheduled appointments using a Coalition vehicle or approved personal vehicle.
• Collaborates with Coalition staff to foster trusting relationships and ensure timely services aligned to client goals.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

Peer Specialist training

Basic Life Support Certification

Bi-lingual English-Spanish / ASL

Colorado driver’s license

Job description

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Peer Specialist who brings lived experience with recovery from substance use, homelessness, or mental health challenges. You will mentor clients, provide counseling in recovery contexts, and help coordinate access to healthcare, housing, and behavioral health services.

With a focus on empowerment and advocacy, you will work with integrated teams to support clients in overcoming barriers and achieving personal goals within a trauma-informed,