Peer Support Specialist - Part Time

Intervention; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid life insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Wellness hour weekly

Career pathing and growth

Group licensure supervision (LCSW, LPC

CAC supervision

Job summary

Behavioral Treatment Services in Colorado is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help clients succeed in treatment programs, facilitate sessions, and support the therapeutic milieu. The role includes outreach at specialty courts and group facilitation to promote pro-social behavior and recovery.

The position emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to BTS values. Flexible scheduling and ongoing staff development are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CPFS/COPA credential in the state of Colorado.
• Personal lived experience with drug/alcohol abuse, criminal justice involvement and/or mental health problems with at least 1 year of recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by assisting them to succeed in the program through orientations, facilitating sessions and supporting the milieu.
• Participate in specialty court dockets, outreach, planning client events and recruitment.
• Facilitate peer support groups and care planning to assist clients in recovery.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

De-escalation

Time management

Detail oriented

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

EHR systems

Education

CPFS/COPA credential (CO)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Behavioral Treatment Services provides accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services supporting clients throughout the criminal justice system.

Interested in mental health therapy? Looking to gain experience in addiction counseling?

Whether you are interested in therapy, treatment, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, or restorative justice, we have a position for you!

Behavioral Treatment Services provides a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities. BTS is at the forefront of Colorado’s behavioral health and criminal justice programs and initiatives. BTS strives to provide a space toward client healing, reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in working towards personal growth, and collaborate with the system and client to work towards mutually agreeable goals.

BTS provides clinical services, court related services, and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system. BTS provides services at community corrections sites (including residential treatment programs) and outpatient programs across Colorado.

In addition to this rewarding, meaningful, and exciting work, BTS offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 100% immediately vested employer match
• Paid life insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• A paid wellness hour 1x/week (within 40-hour work week) to promote self-care and wellness-related activities
• Career pathing for continued growth and promotion from within
• Ongoing training such as Trauma-Informed Care, First Aid Certification, Cultural Diversity, Professional Boundaries, Criminal Thinking, Motivational Interviewing
• Bi-weekly individual and group licensure supervision (LCSW, LPC, CAC II/III/LAC) provided during work time at no cost to employee
• Flexibility on creating work schedule
• Paid CAC classes and attendance at CAC classes
• Incentives for covering extra shifts or groups
• BTS is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Title: Peer Support Specialist
Pay: $21.22/hr
Location: Lakewood & Golden, CO
Hours: Part Time: Tues-Thursday: 3pm-7pm & Friday: 8:30am-2:30pm

OVERVIEW

Support clients by assisting them to succeed in the program through conducting client orientations, facilitating sessions, and supporting the therapeutic milieu. Attends specialty courts to outreach and recruit program participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support, promote and adhere to BTS’s mission, values and Code of Conduct.
• Reflect BTS’s commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Assist with initial program intake and orienting new clients.
• Participate in specialty court dockets, including outreach, planning client pro-social events, client and court support, and client recruitment.
• Facilitate support groups, including but not limited to, initial orientation, continued care, peer run groups, individual support and care planning to assist clients in overcoming dependencies, developing pro-social behavior or making other appropriate behavior or cognitive changes.
• Report clinical concerns and high‑risk persons and safety issues as they occur to other program staff and supervisor at staff report times. Follow clinical direction.
• Orders and picks up supplies/food for meetings as directed.
• Complete timely and accurate required documentation in all areas.
• Attend treatment team, clinical staffing and other required meetings.
• Drive personal car to court, jail and/or other sites as required, including in adverse weather.
• Attend required trainings and meetings, apply skills and knowledge.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Good steward of Company human, financial and capital resources.
• Participate effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Any other tasks or duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Personal lived experience with drug/alcohol abuse, criminal justice involvement and/or mental health problems with at least a minimum 1 year of current and sustained recovery.
• Must hold a valid CPFS/COPA credential in the state of Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer skills -- Ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases, including EHRs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and in either one-on-one or group settings.
• Ability to remain calm in and de‑escalate stressful situations.
• Ability to organize and manage time to complete work and meet deadlines.
• Detail focused/oriented.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
• Cannot be under current criminal justice supervision or have outstanding court cases, warrants, fees, etc.

Colorado Residents

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Application Deadline

Open until filled