Recovery Peer Support Specialist

The Empowerment Program; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Empowerment Program is seeking a RSS Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to provide wraparound recovery support services to individuals facing barriers such as substance use, mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and involvement with the criminal legal system.

The PSS will work with participants and care managers to support across behavioral and physical health services, housing, skills training, and employment assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have progressed in own recovery and be willing to self-identify as a peer.
• Minimum 1 year sobriety (current MAT acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 20–30 participants.
• Provide at least 1 group per month led by non-clinical, peer-driven, and participant-centered support.
• Document progress via notes, service plans and follow-ups according to agency policy.
• Provide referrals, linkage, and advocacy for housing, benefits, employment, medical, recreation, social and family supports.
• Help participants recognize and utilize strengths to increase independence in the community.
• Meet with new participants to conduct intakes.
• Attend agency required staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive staff.

Skills

Group facilitation

Advocacy

Documentation

Care coordination

Job description

The Empowerment Program is seeking a RSS Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to provide wraparound recovery support services to individuals facing barriers such as substance use, mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and involvement with the criminal legal system.

The PSS will work with participants and care managers to support across behavioral and physical health services, housing, skills training, and employment assistance.