Peer Support Specialist - Star Rise

North Range Behavioral Health; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans at $

Health Reimbursement Account

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

North Range Behavioral Health in Greeley, CO is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for Star Rise, a 58-unit Permanent Supportive Housing community. You will walk alongside residents, using your lived experience to inspire recovery, teach practical skills, and foster hopeful, healing connections.

Responsibilities include coordinating with therapists, helping residents access benefits and resources, supporting daily living, and contributing to wellness planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Lived or relational recovery experience relevant to the population served.
• Active engagement in personal recovery or resiliency plan for at least one year.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services under supervision, using lived experience and recovery-oriented practices to model hope and coping strategies.
• Coordinate with therapists and the clinical team to support treatment goals and prevent crises.
• Help clients access benefits and community resources by coordinating care.
• Identify barriers to recovery and support health-promoting habits.
• Coach clients in life and behavioral skills and assist with daily living.
• Promote medication awareness and assist with crisis or wellness planning.
• Document progress notes and health records timely and ethically.

Skills

Empathy

Lived experience

Recovery-oriented

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Peer Support SpecialistStar RiseSchedule: Sunday – Wednesday 12:30 pm – 11:00 pmProgram: Star RiseEducation Requirements: High School Diploma/GEDEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Greeley, COPosting Closes: 11.30.2026At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering programs for all ages and backgrounds. Our work is grounded in collaboration, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices, creating meaningful, lasting impact every day.Why North Range Behavioral Health?Because your work should matter – and here, it truly does!Vision: Where Hope Begins, and Change Is PossibleMission: North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.Values:Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery every day.Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.About the Role:Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others on their journey to recovery?At StarRise, a brand new 58-unit Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) community in Greeley, you’ll have the chance to do just that, and more.Thoughtfully designed with trauma-informed principles, StarRise is more than just housing; it’s a healing-centered space that promotes safety, stability, and a fresh start. From peaceful one-bedroom units to bright, welcoming communal areas, everything here is built to empower residents as they rebuild their lives.As a Peer Support Specialist, you will walk alongside residents as they define and pursue their own goals, whether related to mental health, education, housing, or personal growth. Using your own story of recovery, you’ll offer guidance, teach practical skills, and show what’s possible through authentic connection and encouragement. Your support can spark hope, build confidence, and truly change lives.This position includes eligibility for a monthly performance bonus.What You Will Do:Provide direct services to clients under the guidance of an Administrative or Clinical Supervisor.Use lived experience, empathy, and recovery-oriented practices to model hope, resilience, and effective coping strategies, supporting clients through coaching, role modeling, and appropriate self-disclosure.Partner closely with therapists and the clinical team to coordinate services, respond to client needs, and support treatment goals while helping prevent crises, deterioration, or hospitalization.Help clients access benefits, community resources, and supportive services by coordinating care with internal programs and external partners.Support clients in identifying barriers to recovery or resiliency, recognizing warning signs, and building health habits that promote wellness and reduce the risk of relapse or crisis.Coach clients in practical life and behavioral skills, assist with problem-solving, and support activities of daily living, while offering a compassionate, listening ear.Promote medication awareness and effective communication with medical and mental health providers; assist clients in developing wellness, recovery, or crisis plans (e.g., SAMHSA tools, Psychiatric Advance Directives).Provide encouragement and support to clients and, when appropriate, their families or support systems.Advocate for clients across settings such as schools, nursing facilities, healthcare systems, and family environments.Lead or support social, recreational, peer support, or consumer-run groups that foster connection and community.Maintain timely, accurate documentation, including progress notes and electronic health records, ensuring services are ethically delivered and appropriately billed.You’re a Great Fit If You:Brings empathy, lived experience, and passion for supporting others.Have a High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.Lived or relational experience similar to the population served, including experience with mental health challenges, substance use, co-occurring conditions, or child family systems.Actively engaged in personal recovery or resiliency plan for at least one year.Strong motivation to support and inspire others in their recovery journey.Demonstrated respect for individual strengths, independence, and self-determination.Valid Colorado driver’s license with an insurable driving recordPerks and Benefits:Generous PTO and paid holidaysMultiple medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost to employeesHealth Reimbursement AccountRetirement plan with employer contributionsLoan forgiveness opportunitiesEmployee referral bonusesProfessional development opportunitiesOur Commitment to Equity:North Range Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace for all. We welcome applicants of every background, including race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other legally protected characteristics. We believe a diverse team strengthens our ability to serve our community.