Remote Peer Recovery Advocate — Colorado

Boulder Care; Colorado; Remote; USD 70,315,000 - 81,232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

4 weeks PTO

Talkspace mental health support

Remote work hardware

Paid holidays

Job summary

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full‑time role based in Colorado. You will use lived experience to provide recovery‑oriented support, build trusting relationships, and help patients pursue meaningful recovery goals within a harm‑reduction framework. The position requires 2+ years in peer recovery, active Colorado certification, and the ability to obtain NCPRSS certification if needed.

Typical hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support.
• Active peer certification in good standing in Colorado.
• Current certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, or the ability to obtain certification within 9 months of hire.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer recovery support to patients with varying levels of need and complexity.
• Build sustained, trusting relationships that promote recovery, self‑efficacy, and community connection.
• Use lived experience to support patients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Help patients establish recovery goals, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for achieving these goals.
• Provide peer support during periods of increased vulnerability, including transitions in care and changes in recovery support.
• Connect patients with appropriate community‑based resources as needs are identified.
• Coordinate effectively with clinical, care management, and community partners.
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to engagement and develop peer-based strategies to improve participation and connection to services.
• Recognize risk, safety concerns, and situations outside the scope of peer support and elevate as needed.
• Collaborate with team leadership to implement projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Peer recovery support

Peer certification

NCPRSS certification

Communication skills

Job description

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full‑time role based in Colorado. You will use lived experience to provide recovery‑oriented support, build trusting relationships, and help patients pursue meaningful recovery goals within a harm‑reduction framework. The position requires 2+ years in peer recovery, active Colorado certification, and the ability to obtain NCPRSS certification if needed.

Typical hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.